THROTTLES
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of THROTTLES
A valve that regulates the supply of fuel-air mixture to an internal combustion engine and thus controls its speed; a similar valve that controls the air supply to an engine.
The lever or pedal that controls this valve.
The windpipe or trachea.
To cut back on the speed of (an engine, person, organization, network connection, etc.).
To strangle or choke someone.
To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.
Word Details
Is THROTTLES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, THROTTLES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: THROTTLES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for THROTTLES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | h | r | o | t | t | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in THROTTLES
100 words from the letters in THROTTLES
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How to Use THROTTLES in Word Games
THROTTLES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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