MILLSTONE
/ˈmɪlstəʊn/
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of MILLSTONE
A large round stone used for grinding grain.
A coarse-grained sandstone used for making such stones; millstone grit.
Often in a millstone round one's neck (referring to Matthew 18:6 in the Bible): a heavy responsibility that is difficult to bear.
"Paying the mortgage every month is a millstone round their necks."
Examples of MILLSTONE in a Sentence
- "Paying the mortgage every month is a millstone round their necks."
Word Details
Is MILLSTONE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MILLSTONE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MILLSTONE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MILLSTONE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | i | l | l | s | t | o | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MILLSTONE
100 words from the letters in MILLSTONE
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How to Use MILLSTONE in Word Games
MILLSTONE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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