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DEATHWATCHES

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There are 2 meanings of the word Deathwatches.

Deathwatches - as a noun

Minute wingless psocopterous insects injurious to books and papers

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
book lousebooklouseliposcelis divinatorius
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
psocopterous insect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bores through wood making a ticking sound popularly thought to presage death

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deathwatch beetlexestobium rufovillosum

Example Sentences

"He was obsessed with collecting deathwatches, all meticulously preserved in glass display cases."
"The old house was filled with the eerie ticking of deathwatches hidden within the walls."
"Legend has it that deathwatches are harbingers of misfortune, creeping in the night to signal imminent tragedy."
"The researchers were fascinated by the behavior of deathwatches, meticulously studying their mating patterns."
"The sound of deathwatches echoed through the ancient graveyard, sending shivers down the spines of those who passed by."
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Word Game Points

Is DEATHWATCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deathwatches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEATHWATCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

Is DEATHWATCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deathwatches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEATHWATCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is DEATHWATCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deathwatches is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEATHWATCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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