SQUASH
/skwɒʃ/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SQUASH
A sport played in a walled court with a soft rubber ball and bats like tennis racquets.
A soft drink made from a fruit-based concentrate diluted with water.
"When I'm thirsty I drink squash; it tastes much nicer than plain water."
A place or a situation where people have limited space to move.
"It's a bit of a squash in this small room."
To beat or press into pulp or a flat mass; to crush.
To compress or restrict (oneself) into a small space; to squeeze.
"Somehow, she squashed all her books into her backpack, which was now too heavy to carry."
To suppress; to force into submission.
A plant and its fruit of any of a few species of the genus Cucurbita, or gourd kind.
Any other similar-looking plant of other genera.
Examples of SQUASH in a Sentence
- "When I'm thirsty I drink squash; it tastes much nicer than plain water."
- "It's a bit of a squash in this small room."
- "Somehow, she squashed all her books into her backpack, which was now too heavy to carry."
- "We ate squash and green beans."
Word Details
Is SQUASH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SQUASH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SQUASH uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SQUASH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | q | u | a | s | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18 |
| WWF | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SQUASH
24 words from the letters in SQUASH
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SQUASH in Word Games
SQUASH is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SQUASH is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SQUASH to find 24 additional valid words.