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STINKBUG

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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Definition of STINKBUG

noun

Any of several insects, usually shield-shaped, possessing a gland that produces a foul-smelling liquid, usually containing aldehydes which they use to discourage predators.

noun

A common name applied to various insects of the Hemiptera order (the "true bugs"), in the Heteroptera suborder, principally in the superfamilies Pentatomoidea and Coreoidea.

noun

(US Southwest) A pinacate beetle or stink beetle (genus Eleodes) that releases a pungent odor when threatened.

Synonyms of STINKBUG

Words with similar meaning

shield bug shieldbug

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
19
points

Is STINKBUG a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: STINKBUG uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for STINKBUG

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

Letter stinkbug Total
Scrabble 11115312 15
WWF 11125423 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in STINKBUG

100 words from the letters in STINKBUG

7-letter words

busking 14/18 USUKWWF tusking 12/15 USUKWWF busting 10/14 USUKWWF tubings 10/14 USUKWWF

6-letter words

buskin 12/15 USUKWWF tsking 11/13 USUKWWF busing 9/13 USUKWWF tubing 9/13 USUKWWF

5-letter words

binks 11/13 UK bunks 11/14 USUKWWF knubs 11/14 UK ginks 10/12 USUKWWF kings 10/12 USUKWWF gunks 10/13 USUKWWF knits 9/10 USUKWWF skint 9/10 USUKWWF stink 9/10 USUKWWF tinks 9/10 UK knuts 9/11 UK stunk 9/11 USUKWWF bings 8/11 UK gibus 8/11 UK bungs 8/12 USUKWWF bints 7/9 USUKWWF bunts 7/10 USUKWWF sting 6/8 USUKWWF tings 6/8 USUKWWF suing 6/9 USUKWWF using 6/9 USUKWWF giust 6/8 UK stung 6/9 USUKWWF tungs 6/9 USUKWWF inust 5/7 UK suint 5/7 USUKWWF units 5/7 USUKWWF

4-letter words

bink 10/12 UK bisk 10/11 USUKWWF bunk 10/13 USUKWWF knub 10/13 UK busk 10/12 USUKWWF gink 9/11 USUKWWF king 9/11 USUKWWF gunk 9/12 USUKWWF skug 9/11 UK inks 8/9 USUKWWF kins 8/9 USUKWWF sink 8/9 USUKWWF skin 8/9 USUKWWF knit 8/9 USUKWWF tink 8/9 UK kist 8/8 USUKWWF kits 8/8 USUKWWF skit 8/8 USUKWWF sunk 8/10 USUKWWF knut 8/10 UK tusk 8/9 USUKWWF bing 7/10 UK bigs 7/9 USUKWWF gibs 7/9 USUKWWF guib 7/10 UK bung 7/11 USUKWWF bugs 7/10 USUKWWF gubs 7/10 UK bins 6/8 USUKWWF nibs 6/8 USUKWWF snib 6/8 USUKWWF bint 6/8 USUKWWF bits 6/7 USUKWWF buns 6/9 USUKWWF nubs 6/9 USUKWWF snub 6/9 USUKWWF bunt 6/9 USUKWWF bust 6/8 USUKWWF buts 6/8 USUKWWF stub 6/8 USUKWWF tubs 6/8 USUKWWF gins 5/7 USUKWWF sign 5/7 USUKWWF sing 5/7 USUKWWF snig 5/7 UK ting 5/7 USUKWWF gist 5/6 USUKWWF gits 5/6 USUKWWF tigs 5/6 UK gnus 5/8 USUKWWF guns 5/8 USUKWWF snug 5/8 USUKWWF sung 5/8 USUKWWF tung 5/8 USUKWWF gust 5/7 USUKWWF guts 5/7 USUKWWF tugs 5/7 USUKWWF nits 4/5 USUKWWF snit 4/5 USUKWWF tins 4/5 USUKWWF suni 4/6 UK unis 4/6 UK unit 4/6 USUKWWF situ 4/5 UK suit 4/5 USUKWWF

How to Use STINKBUG in Word Games

STINKBUG is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About STINKBUG

What does STINKBUG mean?
STINKBUG is a noun. Any of several insects, usually shield-shaped, possessing a gland that produces a foul-smelling liquid, usually containing aldehydes which they use to discourage predators.
Is STINKBUG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STINKBUG is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is STINKBUG worth in Scrabble?
STINKBUG is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from STINKBUG?
You can make 100 words from the letters in STINKBUG. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of STINKBUG?
Synonyms of STINKBUG include: shield bug, shieldbug. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.