Smother has 9 synonyms including stifle, muddle, welter. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with smother by meaning or context.
Smother contains 7 letters: 2 vowels (O, E) and 5 consonants (S, M, T, H, R). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Smother scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: H (4 pts). As a 7-letter word, smother can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 2 vowels and 5 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| asphyxiate | 25 | 24 | 10 |
| jumble | 17 | 23 | 6 |
| suffocate | 17 | 19 | 9 |
| muffle | 14 | 17 | 6 |
| muddle | 10 | 13 | 6 |
The most common synonyms for smother are stifle, muddle, welter, surround, muffle. In total, there are 9 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Smother does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, smother is a valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 12 points.
Smother has 7 letters: 2 vowels (O, E) and 5 consonants (S, M, T, H, R).