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MORATORIUM

/ˌmɒ.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/

10 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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Definition of MORATORIUM

noun

An authorization to a debtor, permitting temporary suspension of payments.

noun

A suspension of an ongoing activity.

"Canada may put a moratorium on cloning for research."

Synonyms of MORATORIUM

Words with similar meaning

Examples of MORATORIUM in a Sentence

  • "Canada may put a moratorium on cloning for research."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is MORATORIUM a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MORATORIUM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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 moratorium Total
Scrabble 3111111113 14
WWF 4111111124 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MORATORIUM

100 words from the letters in MORATORIUM

8-letter words

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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Frequently Asked Questions About MORATORIUM

What does MORATORIUM mean?
MORATORIUM is a noun. An authorization to a debtor, permitting temporary suspension of payments.
Is MORATORIUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MORATORIUM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MORATORIUM worth in Scrabble?
MORATORIUM is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from MORATORIUM?
You can make 100 words from the letters in MORATORIUM. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of MORATORIUM?
Synonyms of MORATORIUM include: hiatus, interruption, recess. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.