EXTIRPATES
10 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of EXTIRPATES
To clear an area of roots and stumps.
To pull up by the roots; uproot.
To destroy completely; to annihilate.
"The cougar was extirpated across nearly all of its eastern North American range in the two centuries after European colonization."
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Examples of EXTIRPATES in a Sentence
- "The cougar was extirpated across nearly all of its eastern North American range in the two centuries after European colonization."
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Is EXTIRPATES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EXTIRPATES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EXTIRPATES uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EXTIRPATES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | x | t | i | r | p | a | t | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| WWF | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXTIRPATES
100 words from the letters in EXTIRPATES
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How to Use EXTIRPATES in Word Games
EXTIRPATES is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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