SPECTACLE
/ˈspɛktəkl̩/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of SPECTACLE
An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.
"The horse race was a thrilling spectacle."
An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.
"He made a spectacle out of himself."
(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.
Examples of SPECTACLE in a Sentence
- "The horse race was a thrilling spectacle."
- "He made a spectacle out of himself."
Word Details
Is SPECTACLE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPECTACLE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | p | e | c | t | a | c | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPECTACLE
100 words from the letters in SPECTACLE
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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.
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