STAMPEDES
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of STAMPEDES
A wild, headlong scamper, or running away, of a number of animals; usually caused by fright; hence, any sudden flight or dispersion, as of a crowd or an army in consequence of a panic.
A situation in which many people in a crowd are trying to go in the same direction at the same time.
"The annual Muslim Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which is attended by millions of pilgrims, has increasingly suffered from stampedes."
Any sudden unconcerted moving or acting together of a number of persons, as from some common impulse.
"a stampede toward US bonds in the credit markets"
Examples of STAMPEDES in a Sentence
- "The annual Muslim Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which is attended by millions of pilgrims, has increasingly suffered from stampedes."
- "a stampede toward US bonds in the credit markets"
Word Details
Is STAMPEDES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STAMPEDES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STAMPEDES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STAMPEDES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | a | m | p | e | d | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STAMPEDES
100 words from the letters in STAMPEDES
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How to Use STAMPEDES in Word Games
STAMPEDES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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