Shutdown
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:16 pts8 letters
Definition of Shutdown
noun
- The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
"You need to enter your password at startup, but it's not required at shutdown."
- A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
"When he insulted me, my reply was such a shutdown that he left the room."
- An autistic response to stress, etc. where the individual becomes silent and motionless.
Anagrams of Shutdown
Related Word Patterns
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Letter Values
s1
h4
u1
t1
d2
o1
w4
n1
Total: 15 Scrabble points
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 "Shutdown"
Shutdown is a 8-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Shutdown" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "shutdown" is a high-scoring word.