Definition of reliever

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• reliever is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• reliever is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• reliever is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of reliever

• a pitcher who does not start the game (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. fireman
  2. relief pitcher
• a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies (noun)

  Examples

  1. a reliever of anxiety

  Synonyms

  1. allayer
  2. comforter
• someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. backup
  2. backup man
  3. fill-in
  4. relief
  5. stand-in
  6. substitute

See definition of reliever in Merriam Webster