GAROTTE
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of GAROTTE
A cord, wire or similar used for strangulation.
"The mob boss was known for executing his enemies with a garrotte of piano wire."
An iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation.
To execute by strangulation.
To suddenly render insensible by semi-strangulation, and then to rob.
Examples of GAROTTE in a Sentence
- "The mob boss was known for executing his enemies with a garrotte of piano wire."
Word Details
Is GAROTTE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GAROTTE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GAROTTE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.
Letter Values for GAROTTE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | a | r | o | t | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GAROTTE
100 words from the letters in GAROTTE
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How to Use GAROTTE in Word Games
GAROTTE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since GAROTTE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GAROTTE to find 100 additional valid words.