SCUTTLES
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SCUTTLES
A container like an open bucket (usually to hold and carry coal).
A broad, shallow basket.
A dish, platter or a trencher.
A small hatch or opening in a boat. Also, small opening in a boat or ship for draining water from open deck.
A hatch that provides access to the roof from the interior of a building.
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."
Examples of SCUTTLES in a Sentence
- "The candidate had scuttled his chances with his unhinged outburst."
Word Details
Is SCUTTLES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCUTTLES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCUTTLES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCUTTLES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | u | t | t | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCUTTLES
100 words from the letters in SCUTTLES
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How to Use SCUTTLES in Word Games
SCUTTLES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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