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STINKBUGS

9 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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Definition of STINKBUGS

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 STINKBUGS

Words with similar meaning

shield bug shieldbug

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
20
points

Is STINKBUGS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

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

Letter Values for STINKBUGS

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

Letter stinkbugs Total
Scrabble 111153121 16
WWF 111254231 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in STINKBUGS

100 words from the letters in STINKBUGS

8-letter words

buskings 15/19 UK stinkbug 15/19 USUKWWF

7-letter words

busking 14/18 USUKWWF buskins 13/16 USUKWWF tusking 12/15 USUKWWF busings 10/14 USUKWWF bussing 10/14 USUKWWF busting 10/14 USUKWWF tubings 10/14 USUKWWF

6-letter words

buskin 12/15 USUKWWF tsking 11/13 USUKWWF stinks 10/11 USUKWWF unkiss 10/12 UK busing 9/13 USUKWWF tubing 9/13 USUKWWF stings 7/9 USUKWWF suints 6/8 USUKWWF

5-letter words

binks 11/13 UK bisks 11/12 USUKWWF bunks 11/14 USUKWWF knubs 11/14 UK busks 11/13 USUKWWF ginks 10/12 USUKWWF kings 10/12 USUKWWF gunks 10/13 USUKWWF skugs 10/12 UK sinks 9/10 USUKWWF skins 9/10 USUKWWF knits 9/10 USUKWWF skint 9/10 USUKWWF stink 9/10 USUKWWF tinks 9/10 UK kists 9/9 USUKWWF skits 9/9 USUKWWF sunks 9/11 UK knuts 9/11 UK stunk 9/11 USUKWWF tusks 9/10 USUKWWF bings 8/11 UK gibus 8/11 UK bungs 8/12 USUKWWF snibs 7/9 USUKWWF bints 7/9 USUKWWF snubs 7/10 USUKWWF bunts 7/10 USUKWWF busts 7/9 USUKWWF stubs 7/9 USUKWWF signs 6/8 USUKWWF sings 6/8 USUKWWF snigs 6/8 UK sting 6/8 USUKWWF tings 6/8 USUKWWF gists 6/7 USUKWWF suing 6/9 USUKWWF using 6/9 USUKWWF snugs 6/9 USUKWWF giust 6/8 UK stung 6/9 USUKWWF tungs 6/9 USUKWWF gusts 6/8 USUKWWF snits 5/6 USUKWWF nisus 5/7 USUKWWF sinus 5/7 USUKWWF sunis 5/7 UK inust 5/7 UK suint 5/7 USUKWWF units 5/7 USUKWWF situs 5/6 USUKWWF suits 5/6 USUKWWF stuns 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 kiss 8/8 USUKWWF skis 8/8 USUKWWF knit 8/9 USUKWWF tink 8/9 UK kist 8/8 USUKWWF kits 8/8 USUKWWF skit 8/8 USUKWWF tsks 8/8 USUKWWF sunk 8/10 USUKWWF suks 8/9 UK 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

How to Use STINKBUGS in Word Games

STINKBUGS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About STINKBUGS

What does STINKBUGS mean?
STINKBUGS 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 STINKBUGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STINKBUGS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is STINKBUGS worth in Scrabble?
STINKBUGS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from STINKBUGS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in STINKBUGS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of STINKBUGS?
Synonyms of STINKBUGS include: shield bug, shieldbug. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.