HURDLES
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of HURDLES
An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.
"He ran in the 100 metres hurdles."
A perceived obstacle.
A movable frame of wattled twigs, osiers, or withes and stakes, or sometimes of iron, used for enclosing land, for folding sheep and cattle, for gates, etc.; also, in fortification, used as revetments, and for other purposes.
To jump over something while running.
"He hurdled the bench in his rush to get away."
To compete in the track and field events of hurdles (e.g. high hurdles).
To overcome an obstacle.
A sport where athletes or animals run along a track obstructed by regularly placed hurdles that must be leapt over.
Examples of HURDLES in a Sentence
- "He ran in the 100 metres hurdles."
- "He hurdled the bench in his rush to get away."
Word Details
Is HURDLES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HURDLES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HURDLES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for HURDLES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | u | r | d | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HURDLES
100 words from the letters in HURDLES
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How to Use HURDLES in Word Games
HURDLES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since HURDLES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HURDLES to find 100 additional valid words.