SEIZURE
/ˈsizjʊɚ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of SEIZURE
The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
"The search warrant permitted the seizure of evidence."
A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).
"He fell to the floor and convulsed when the epileptic seizure occurred."
A sudden onset of pain or emotion.
"He felt the sudden seizure of pain as the heart attack began."
Examples of SEIZURE in a Sentence
- "The search warrant permitted the seizure of evidence."
- "He fell to the floor and convulsed when the epileptic seizure occurred."
- "He felt the sudden seizure of pain as the heart attack began."
Word Details
Is SEIZURE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SEIZURE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SEIZURE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.
Letter Values for SEIZURE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | e | i | z | u | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SEIZURE
55 words from the letters in SEIZURE
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How to Use SEIZURE in Word Games
SEIZURE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SEIZURE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 66 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SEIZURE to find 55 additional valid words.