TRIPWIRE
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of TRIPWIRE
A cord or wire arranged so that when snagged or pulled by an intruder, it will trigger a detector or trap or a device, such as a land mine.
Any means of detecting intruders.
To set a tripwire mechanism in (a location).
Word Details
Is TRIPWIRE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TRIPWIRE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TRIPWIRE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TRIPWIRE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | r | i | p | w | i | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TRIPWIRE
65 words from the letters in TRIPWIRE
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How to Use TRIPWIRE in Word Games
TRIPWIRE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TRIPWIRE to find 65 additional valid words.