STYMIES
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of STYMIES
A situation where an opponent's ball is directly in the way of one's own ball and the hole, on the putting green (abolished 1952).
(by extension) An obstacle or obstruction.
To thwart or stump; to cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck.
"If writing dates has you stymied at times, it is probably for one of two reasons. https//www.grammarly.com/blog/how-to-write-dates/"
To bring into the position of, or impede by, a stymie.
Examples of STYMIES in a Sentence
- "If writing dates has you stymied at times, it is probably for one of two reasons. https//www.grammarly.com/blog/how-to-write-dates/"
Word Details
Is STYMIES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STYMIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of STYMIES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for STYMIES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | y | m | i | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STYMIES
100 words from the letters in STYMIES
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How to Use STYMIES in Word Games
STYMIES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since STYMIES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble STYMIES to find 100 additional valid words.