IRRIGATE
/ˈɪɹəˌɡeɪt/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of IRRIGATE
To supply (farmland) with water, by building ditches, pipes, etc.
"We need to irrigate the land before we plant the crops."
To clean (a wound) with a fluid.
"The nurse will show you how to irrigate the wound to prevent infection."
Examples of IRRIGATE in a Sentence
- "We need to irrigate the land before we plant the crops."
- "The nurse will show you how to irrigate the wound to prevent infection."
Word Details
Is IRRIGATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, IRRIGATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: IRRIGATE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for IRRIGATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | r | r | i | g | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in IRRIGATE
100 words from the letters in IRRIGATE
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How to Use IRRIGATE in Word Games
IRRIGATE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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