Erupt
/ɪˈɹʌpt/
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters
Definition of Erupt
verb
- To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).
"The volcano erupted, spewing lava across a wide area."
- To burst forth; to break out.
"The third molar tooth erupts late in most people, and sometimes does not appear at all."
- To spontaneously release pressure or tension.
"The crowd erupted in anger."
Anagrams of Erupt
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
e1
r1
u1
p3
t1
Total: 7 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 "Erupt"
Erupt is a 5-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Erupt" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "erupt" is a low-scoring word.