POLLUTE
/pəˈljuːt/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of POLLUTE
To make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product.
"The factory polluted the river when it cleaned its tanks."
To make something or somewhere less suitable for some activity, especially by the introduction of some unnatural factor.
"The lights from the stadium polluted the night sky, and we couldn't see the stars."
To corrupt or profane
Polluted; defiled.
Examples of POLLUTE in a Sentence
- "The factory polluted the river when it cleaned its tanks."
- "The lights from the stadium polluted the night sky, and we couldn't see the stars."
Word Details
Is POLLUTE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, POLLUTE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of POLLUTE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for POLLUTE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | o | l | l | u | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in POLLUTE
70 words from the letters in POLLUTE
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use POLLUTE in Word Games
POLLUTE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since POLLUTE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble POLLUTE to find 70 additional valid words.