SCUTTLING
9 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of SCUTTLING
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.
The motion of one who scuttles.
"scuttlings back and forth"
The act by which a vessel is scuttled.
Examples of SCUTTLING in a Sentence
- "The candidate had scuttled his chances with his unhinged outburst."
- "scuttlings back and forth"
Word Details
Is SCUTTLING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCUTTLING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCUTTLING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCUTTLING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | u | t | t | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCUTTLING
100 words from the letters in SCUTTLING
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How to Use SCUTTLING in Word Games
SCUTTLING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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