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SPECTACLE

/ˈspɛktəkl̩/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of SPECTACLE

noun

An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.

"The horse race was a thrilling spectacle."

noun

An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.

"He made a spectacle out of himself."

noun

(usually in the plural) An optical instrument consisting of two lenses set in a light frame, and worn to assist sight, to obviate some defect in the organs of vision, or to shield the eyes from bright light.

Synonyms of SPECTACLE

Words with similar meaning

Examples of SPECTACLE in a Sentence

  • "The horse race was a thrilling spectacle."
  • "He made a spectacle out of himself."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
19
points

Is SPECTACLE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SPECTACLE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: SPECTACLE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SPECTACLE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter spectacle Total
Scrabble 131311311 15
WWF 141411421 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPECTACLE

100 words from the letters in SPECTACLE

How to Use SPECTACLE in Word Games

SPECTACLE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SPECTACLE to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SPECTACLE

What does SPECTACLE mean?
SPECTACLE is a noun. An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.
Is SPECTACLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPECTACLE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SPECTACLE worth in Scrabble?
SPECTACLE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SPECTACLE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SPECTACLE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SPECTACLE?
Synonyms of SPECTACLE include: pageant, show, eyeglasses, glasses, specs. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.