STALL
/stɔːl/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of STALL
A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed.
A stable; a place for cattle.
A bench or table on which small articles of merchandise are exposed for sale.
To put (an animal, etc.) in a stall.
"to stall an ox"
To fatten.
"to stall cattle"
To come to a standstill.
An action that is intended to cause or actually causes delay.
"His encounters with security, reception, the secretary, and the assistant were all stalls until the general manager's attorney arrived."
To employ delaying tactics against.
"He stalled the creditors as long as he could."
Examples of STALL in a Sentence
- "to stall an ox"
- "to stall cattle"
- "His encounters with security, reception, the secretary, and the assistant were all stalls until the general manager's attorney arrived."
- "He stalled the creditors as long as he could."
Word Details
Is STALL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STALL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STALL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STALL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | a | l | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STALL
24 words from the letters in STALL
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use STALL in Word Games
STALL is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, STALL 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 STALL to find 24 additional valid words.