COMPROMISE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is COMPROMISE a Scrabble word?
Yes. COMPROMISE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 18 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
settle by concession
- a middle way between two extremes
- an accommodation in which both sides make concessions; "the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'"
- settle by concession
- make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; "nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise"
- expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; "The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy"
Synonyms
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Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
COMPROMISE scores 18 points before board multipliers.
- C = 3
- O = 1
- M = 3
- P = 3
- R = 1
- O = 1
- M = 3
- I = 1
- S = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: C×1, E×1, I×1, M×2, O×2, P×1, R×1, S×1
Letter breakdown
COMPROMISE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 10-letter words
Crossword relevance
COMPROMISE is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with C, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "COMPROMISE — settle by concession" (18 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
COMPROMISE is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is COMPROMISE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
COMPROMISE (noun): a middle way between two extremes. Additional senses: an accommodation in which both sides make concessions; "the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'"; settle by concession; make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; "nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise".
In standard Scrabble scoring, COMPROMISE totals 18 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. COMPROMISE relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
COMPROMISE is 10 letters long, begins with C, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram CEIMMOOPRS. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so COMPROMISE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 6 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 10-letter entries, COMPROMISE ranks by raw score (18 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include RAZZMATAZZ, QUIZZINGLY, ZYZZOGETON, WHIZZINGLY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, COMPROMISE carries 4 vowels and 6 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on C or E are common study angles; browse words starting with C and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
COMPROMISE is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with C, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 10-letter entries like COMPROMISE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that COMPROMISE contains C, E, I, M, O, P, R, S helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as c????????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside COMPROMISE include MP, CO, MI — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: C, O, M, P, R, I, S, E. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble compromise directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 18 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat COMPROMISE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "COMPROMISE — settle by concession" (18 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is COMPROMISE a valid Scrabble word?
- COMPROMISE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 18 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is COMPROMISE worth in Scrabble?
- COMPROMISE is worth 18 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: settle by concession. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does COMPROMISE mean?
- COMPROMISE (noun): a middle way between two extremes. Additional senses: an accommodation in which both sides make concessions; "the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'"; settle by concession; make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; "nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of COMPROMISE?
- COMPROMISE scores 18 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 10-letter words.
- Does COMPROMISE have anagrams?
- COMPROMISE has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in COMPROMISE?
- COMPROMISE has 10 letters, starts with C, ends with E, and uses the alphagram CEIMMOOPRS (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find COMPROMISE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 10-letter results or "contains" patterns that match COMPROMISE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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