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STRICTURES

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of STRICTURES

noun

(usually in plural) a rule restricting behaviour or action

"For them, parity is less an ultimate goal than a transitory and permissive springboard for testing Western resolve and pursuing whatever additional accretions of strategic power the strictures of SALT and American tolerance will allow."

noun

A general state of restrictiveness on behavior, action, or ideology

"I just couldn't take the stricture of that place a single day more."

noun

A sternly critical remark or review

Examples of STRICTURES in a Sentence

  • "For them, parity is less an ultimate goal than a transitory and permissive springboard for testing Western resolve and pursuing whatever additional accretions of strategic power the strictures of SALT and American tolerance will allow."
  • "I just couldn't take the stricture of that place a single day more."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is STRICTURES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: STRICTURES uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for STRICTURES

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

Letter strictures Total
Scrabble 1111311111 12
WWF 1111412111 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in STRICTURES

100 words from the letters in STRICTURES

How to Use STRICTURES in Word Games

STRICTURES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About STRICTURES

What does STRICTURES mean?
STRICTURES is a noun. (usually in plural) a rule restricting behaviour or action
Is STRICTURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STRICTURES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is STRICTURES worth in Scrabble?
STRICTURES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from STRICTURES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in STRICTURES. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.