PUNCTUATE
/ˈpʌŋktjuːeɪt/
9 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of PUNCTUATE
To add punctuation to.
"That occurrence of "its" needs to be punctuated."
To add or to interrupt at regular intervals.
"My father punctuated his tirade with thumps on the desk."
To emphasize; to stress.
Examples of PUNCTUATE in a Sentence
- "That occurrence of "its" needs to be punctuated."
- "My father punctuated his tirade with thumps on the desk."
Word Details
Is PUNCTUATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PUNCTUATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PUNCTUATE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PUNCTUATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | u | n | c | t | u | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PUNCTUATE
100 words from the letters in PUNCTUATE
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How to Use PUNCTUATE in Word Games
PUNCTUATE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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