Spectacle
/ˈspɛktəkl̩/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:19 pts9 letters
Definition of Spectacle
noun
- An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.
"The horse race was a thrilling spectacle."
- An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.
"He made a spectacle out of himself."
- (usually in the plural) An optical instrument consisting of two lenses set in a light frame, and worn to assist sight, to obviate some defect in the organs of vision, or to shield the eyes from bright light.
- An aid to the intellectual sight.
- A spyglass; a looking-glass.
Anagrams of Spectacle
No exact anagrams found for "spectacle". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "spectacle" and rearranging:
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
s1
p3
e1
c3
t1
a1
c3
l1
e1
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Spectacle
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 "Spectacle"
Spectacle is a 9-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Spectacle" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "spectacle" is a high-scoring word.