Turnpike
/ˈtɜː(ɹ)npaɪk/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:17 pts8 letters
Definition of Turnpike
noun
- A frame consisting of two bars crossing each other at right angles and turning on a post or pin, to hinder the passage of animals, but admitting a person to pass between the arms; a turnstile.
- A gate or bar set across a road to stop carriages, animals, and sometimes people, until a toll is paid,
- A winding stairway.
- A beam filled with spikes to obstruct passage; a cheval de frise.
- A toll road, especially a toll expressway.
Anagrams of Turnpike
No exact anagrams found for "turnpike". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
t1
u1
r1
n1
p3
i1
k5
e1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Turnpike
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 "Turnpike"
Turnpike is a 8-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Turnpike" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "turnpike" is a medium-scoring word.