STRAWMAN
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of STRAWMAN
The third party who makes a straw purchase for another person.
A doll or scarecrow, particularly one stuffed with straw.
An innocuous person or someone of nominal or lesser importance, as a front man or straw boss.
An insubstantial concept, idea, endeavor or argument, particularly one deliberately set up to be weakly supported, so that it can be easily knocked down; especially to impugn the strength of any related or contrasted thing or idea.
To falsely attribute an insubstantial argument (a straw man argument) to another through direct declaration or indirect implication; to put words in someone's mouth.
Word Details
Is STRAWMAN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STRAWMAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STRAWMAN uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STRAWMAN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | r | a | w | m | a | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STRAWMAN
100 words from the letters in STRAWMAN
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How to Use STRAWMAN in Word Games
STRAWMAN is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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