SQUELCHES
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SQUELCHES
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 SQUELCHES 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 SQUELCHES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SQUELCHES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SQUELCHES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SQUELCHES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | q | u | e | l | c | h | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| WWF | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SQUELCHES
100 words from the letters in SQUELCHES
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How to Use SQUELCHES in Word Games
SQUELCHES is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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