TEARGAS
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of TEARGAS
Any lachrymatory, non-lethal chemical compound that causes the eyes to sting and water and/or irritates the respiratory system, mostly used for controlling crowds during riots or as self-defense.
To use tear gas.
"The riot squad tear gassed the mob."
Examples of TEARGAS in a Sentence
- "The riot squad tear gassed the mob."
Word Details
Is TEARGAS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TEARGAS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TEARGAS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.
Letter Values for TEARGAS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | e | a | r | g | a | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TEARGAS
100 words from the letters in TEARGAS
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How to Use TEARGAS in Word Games
TEARGAS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since TEARGAS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TEARGAS to find 100 additional valid words.