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STAUNCHES

9 letters · 2 syllables · verb

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Definition of STAUNCHES

verb

To stop the flow of (blood).

verb

To stop, check, or deter an action.

"Somebody's got to staunch those press leaks!"

Examples of STAUNCHES in a Sentence

  • "Somebody's got to staunch those press leaks!"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is STAUNCHES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, STAUNCHES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: STAUNCHES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for STAUNCHES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter staunches Total
Scrabble 111113411 14
WWF 111224311 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in STAUNCHES

100 words from the letters in STAUNCHES

How to Use STAUNCHES in Word Games

STAUNCHES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble STAUNCHES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About STAUNCHES

What does STAUNCHES mean?
STAUNCHES is a verb. To stop the flow of (blood).
Is STAUNCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STAUNCHES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is STAUNCHES worth in Scrabble?
STAUNCHES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from STAUNCHES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in STAUNCHES. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.