SPECULATOR
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of SPECULATOR
When the ball is kicked through the uprights and over the crossbar (not after a touchdown) for 3 points.
"He kicked a 33 yard field goal just before the half."
A made shot that was not a free throw.
"He got six field goals in the first half, two from three-point land."
A goal scored where a ball that is in play but on the ground is kicked through the uprights and over the crossbar.
One who speculates; an observer; a contemplator.
One who forms theories; a theorist.
One who speculates; as in investing, one who is willing to take volatile risks upon invested principal for the potential of substantial returns.
Examples of SPECULATOR in a Sentence
- "He kicked a 33 yard field goal just before the half."
- "He got six field goals in the first half, two from three-point land."
Word Details
Is SPECULATOR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPECULATOR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SPECULATOR uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SPECULATOR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | p | e | c | u | l | a | t | o | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPECULATOR
100 words from the letters in SPECULATOR
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How to Use SPECULATOR in Word Games
SPECULATOR is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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