MORATORIUM
/ˌmɒ.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of MORATORIUM
An authorization to a debtor, permitting temporary suspension of payments.
A suspension of an ongoing activity.
"Canada may put a moratorium on cloning for research."
Examples of MORATORIUM in a Sentence
- "Canada may put a moratorium on cloning for research."
Word Details
Is MORATORIUM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MORATORIUM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MORATORIUM uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MORATORIUM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | o | r | a | t | o | r | i | u | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MORATORIUM
100 words from the letters in MORATORIUM
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How to Use MORATORIUM in Word Games
MORATORIUM is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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