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TINDERBOX

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of TINDERBOX

noun

A small container containing flint, steel, and tinder (dry, finely-divided fibrous matter), once used to help kindle a fire.

""Just bring me the old tinderbox that my grandmother forgot the last time she went down there.""

noun

(by extension) a place that is so dry and hot that there is danger of fire.

""Think of your blank journal as a tinderbox, a box for holding combustible materials, ready to catch fire when you sit down to work.""

noun

(by extension) a potentially dangerous situation.

""This act was the "match that ignited the great tinderbox of fuel" that had been building for years between many of the countries in Europe.""

Examples of TINDERBOX in a Sentence

  • ""Just bring me the old tinderbox that my grandmother forgot the last time she went down there.""
  • ""Think of your blank journal as a tinderbox, a box for holding combustible materials, ready to catch fire when you sit down to work.""
  • ""This act was the "match that ignited the great tinderbox of fuel" that had been building for years between many of the countries in Europe.""

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
21
points

Is TINDERBOX a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: TINDERBOX uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for TINDERBOX

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

Letter tinderbox Total
Scrabble 111211318 19
WWF 112211418 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TINDERBOX

100 words from the letters in TINDERBOX

7-letter words

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6-letter words

oxbird 16/17 UK bonxie 15/17 UK boxier 15/16 USUKWWF dextro 14/14 USUKWWF toxine 13/14 USUKWWF binder 9/11 USUKWWF brined 9/11 USUKWWF inbred 9/11 USUKWWF rebind 9/11 USUKWWF boride 9/10 USUKWWF bonder 9/11 USUKWWF bident 9/11 UK obtend 9/11 UK betrod 9/10 UK debtor 9/10 USUKWWF bonier 8/10 USUKWWF obiter 8/9 UK breton 8/10 UK dinero 7/8 USUKWWF ironed 7/8 USUKWWF ditone 7/8 UK intoed 7/8 UK ointed 7/8 UK rident 7/8 USUKWWF tinder 7/8 USUKWWF trined 7/8 USUKWWF dotier 7/7 USUKWWF editor 7/7 USUKWWF rioted 7/7 USUKWWF tierod 7/7 UK triode 7/7 USUKWWF rodent 7/8 USUKWWF norite 6/7 USUKWWF orient 6/7 USUKWWF tonier 6/7 USUKWWF

5-letter words

boxed 15/16 USUKWWF boxen 14/16 UK inbox 14/16 UK boxer 14/15 USUKWWF index 13/14 USUKWWF nixed 13/14 USUKWWF doxie 13/13 USUKWWF oxide 13/13 USUKWWF redox 13/13 USUKWWF detox 13/13 USUKWWF toxin 12/13 USUKWWF oxter 12/12 USUKWWF dobie 8/9 USUKWWF obied 8/9 UK boned 8/10 USUKWWF bidon 8/10 UK bider 8/9 USUKWWF bride 8/9 USUKWWF derib 8/9 UK rebid 8/9 USUKWWF borde 8/9 UK bored 8/9 USUKWWF orbed 8/9 USUKWWF robed 8/9 USUKWWF betid 8/9 UK bidet 8/9 USUKWWF debit 8/9 USUKWWF brine 7/9 USUKWWF boner 7/9 USUKWWF borne 7/9 USUKWWF inorb 7/9 UK robin 7/9 USUKWWF boite 7/8 USUKWWF bento 7/9 UK beton 7/9 USWWF biont 7/9 USUKWWF biter 7/8 USUKWWF rebit 7/8 UK tribe 7/8 USUKWWF brent 7/9 USUKWWF orbit 7/8 USUKWWF diner 6/7 USUKWWF drone 6/7 USUKWWF redon 6/7 USUKWWF ronde 6/7 UK nidor 6/7 UK teind 6/7 USUKWWF tined 6/7 USUKWWF noted 6/7 USUKWWF toned 6/7 USUKWWF tondi 6/7 USUKWWF tired 6/6 USUKWWF tried 6/6 USUKWWF drent 6/7 UK trend 6/7 USUKWWF doter 6/6 USUKWWF roted 6/6 UK trode 6/6 USUKWWF droit 6/6 USUKWWF

How to Use TINDERBOX in Word Games

TINDERBOX is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About TINDERBOX

What does TINDERBOX mean?
TINDERBOX is a noun. A small container containing flint, steel, and tinder (dry, finely-divided fibrous matter), once used to help kindle a fire.
Is TINDERBOX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TINDERBOX is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TINDERBOX worth in Scrabble?
TINDERBOX is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from TINDERBOX?
You can make 100 words from the letters in TINDERBOX. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.