TOMBSTONE
/tuːmstoʊn/
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of TOMBSTONE
A headstone marking a person's grave.
The symbol "∎" marking the end of a proof.
A marker that takes the place of deleted data, allowing for replication of the deletion across servers etc.
To take part in tombstoning: to jump into the sea, etc. from a cliff or other high point so as to enter the water vertically straight.
For a surfboard to stand upright half-submerged in the water (like a tombstone, above) because the surfer is underwater with his or her legrope pulled tight. Often this indicates a surfer in difficulty, either held down by the power of a wave or unconscious and unable to get to the surface.
To replace (an object or data) with a tombstone marker.
Word Details
Is TOMBSTONE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TOMBSTONE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TOMBSTONE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TOMBSTONE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | o | m | b | s | t | o | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TOMBSTONE
100 words from the letters in TOMBSTONE
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How to Use TOMBSTONE in Word Games
TOMBSTONE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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