Stinkbugs
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:20 pts9 letters
Definition of Stinkbugs
noun
- Any of several insects, usually shield-shaped, possessing a gland that produces a foul-smelling liquid, usually containing aldehydes which they use to discourage predators.
- A common name applied to various insects of the Hemiptera order (the "true bugs"), in the Heteroptera suborder, principally in the superfamilies Pentatomoidea and Coreoidea.
- (US Southwest) A pinacate beetle or stink beetle (genus Eleodes) that releases a pungent odor when threatened.
Anagrams of Stinkbugs
No exact anagrams found for "stinkbugs". This word has a unique letter combination.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
s1
t1
i1
n1
k5
b3
u1
g2
s1
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Stinkbugs
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 "Stinkbugs"
Stinkbugs is a 9-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Stinkbugs" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "stinkbugs" is a high-scoring word.