STRICTURES
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of STRICTURES
(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."
A general state of restrictiveness on behavior, action, or ideology
"I just couldn't take the stricture of that place a single day more."
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
Is STRICTURES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STRICTURES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | t | r | i | c | t | u | r | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STRICTURES
100 words from the letters in STRICTURES
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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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