SQUELCH
/ˈskwɛltʃ/
7 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SQUELCH
A squelching sound.
(radio technology) The suppression of the unwanted hiss or static between received transmissions by adjusting the gain of the receiver.
A heavy blow or fall.
To halt, stop, eliminate, stamp out, or put down, often suddenly or by force
"Even the king’s announcement could not squelch the rumors."
(radio technology) to suppress the unwanted hiss or static between received transmissions by adjusting a threshold level for signal strength, below which the signal is suppressed by applying a gain of zero, and above which a positive (and linear from zero) gain is applied.
To make a sucking, splashing noise as when walking on muddy ground
"The mud squelched underfoot; it had been raining all night."
Examples of SQUELCH in a Sentence
- "Even the king’s announcement could not squelch the rumors."
- "The mud squelched underfoot; it had been raining all night."
Word Details
Is SQUELCH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SQUELCH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SQUELCH earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 71 points total.
Letter Values for SQUELCH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | q | u | e | l | c | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 21 |
| WWF | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 23 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SQUELCH
55 words from the letters in SQUELCH
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How to Use SQUELCH in Word Games
SQUELCH is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SQUELCH uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 71 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SQUELCH to find 55 additional valid words.