GARROTES
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of GARROTES
An iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation
Something, especially a cord or wire, used for strangulation
"The mob boss was known for having his enemies executed with a garrote of piano wire."
To execute by strangulation
To kill using a garrote
Examples of GARROTES in a Sentence
- "The mob boss was known for having his enemies executed with a garrote of piano wire."
Word Details
Is GARROTES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GARROTES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GARROTES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GARROTES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | a | r | r | o | t | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GARROTES
100 words from the letters in GARROTES
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How to Use GARROTES in Word Games
GARROTES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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