STRADDLES
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of STRADDLES
A posture in which one straddles something.
An investment strategy involving simultaneous trade with put and call options on same security with positions that offset one another.
A voluntary raise made prior to receiving cards by the first player after the blinds.
To sit or stand with a leg on each side of something; to sit astride.
To be on both sides of something; to have parts that are in different places, regions, etc.
"Putin seems to be everywhere at once, straddling the ocean, filling the sky, just like Stalin."
To consider or favor two apparently opposite sides; to be noncommittal.
"Wanting to please both sides, he straddled the issue."
Examples of STRADDLES in a Sentence
- "Putin seems to be everywhere at once, straddling the ocean, filling the sky, just like Stalin."
- "Wanting to please both sides, he straddled the issue."
Word Details
Is STRADDLES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STRADDLES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STRADDLES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STRADDLES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | r | a | d | d | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STRADDLES
100 words from the letters in STRADDLES
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How to Use STRADDLES in Word Games
STRADDLES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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