Definition of mutes

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • mutes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • mutes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • mutes is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of mutes


  • unable to speak because of hereditary deafness (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. dumb
    2. silent
  • a deaf person who is unable to speak (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. deaf-and-dumb person
    2. deaf-mute
  • deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. damp
    2. dampen
    3. dull
    4. muffle
    5. tone down
  • expressed without speech (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a mute appeal

    Synonyms

    1. tongueless
    2. unspoken
    3. wordless
  • a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument (noun)

See definition of mutes in Merriam Webster