Polygraph
Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:22 pts9 letters
Definition of Polygraph
noun
- A device which measures and records several physiological variables such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiration and skin conductivity while a series of questions is being asked to a subject, in an attempt to detect lies.
- A mechanical instrument for multiplying copies of a writing, resembling multiple pantographs.
- A collection of different works, either by one or several authors.
- A group of letters that represent a single phoneme.
verb
- To administer a polygraph test to.
"The FBI polygraphed the suspect but learned nothing because they already knew he was lying."
Anagrams of Polygraph
No exact anagrams found for "polygraph". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
p3
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r1
a1
p3
h4
Total: 20 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Polygraph
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Polygraph"
Polygraph is a 9-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Polygraph" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "polygraph" is a high-scoring word.