Suspense
/səˈspɛns/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:13 pts8 letters
Definition of Suspense
noun
- The condition of being suspended; cessation for a time.
- The pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement regarding the outcome or climax of a book, film etc.
- The unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension in an uncertain situation.
- A temporary cessation of one's right; suspension, as when the rent or other profits of land cease by unity of possession of land and rent.
adjective
- Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.
- Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt.
Anagrams of Suspense
Letter Values
s1
u1
s1
p3
e1
n1
s1
e1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Suspense
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 "Suspense"
Suspense is a 8-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Suspense" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "suspense" is a medium-scoring word.