STALEMATE
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of STALEMATE
The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.
Any situation that has no obvious possible movement, but does not involve any personal loss.
To bring about a state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves.
To bring about a stalemate, in which no advance in an argument is achieved.
Word Details
Is STALEMATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STALEMATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STALEMATE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STALEMATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | a | l | e | m | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STALEMATE
100 words from the letters in STALEMATE
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How to Use STALEMATE in Word Games
STALEMATE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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