SCUTTLED
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of SCUTTLED
To cut a hole or holes through the bottom, deck, or sides of (as of a ship), for any purpose.
To deliberately sink one's ship or boat by any means, usually by order of the vessel's commander or owner.
(by extension, in figurative use) Undermine or thwart oneself (sometimes intentionally), or denigrate or destroy one's position or property; compare scupper.
"The candidate had scuttled his chances with his unhinged outburst."
To move hastily, to scurry.
Examples of SCUTTLED in a Sentence
- "The candidate had scuttled his chances with his unhinged outburst."
Word Details
Is SCUTTLED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCUTTLED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCUTTLED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCUTTLED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | u | t | t | l | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCUTTLED
100 words from the letters in SCUTTLED
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How to Use SCUTTLED in Word Games
SCUTTLED is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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