Scrabble and Words with Friends

• RESPITES is a valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. Scrabble uses the TWL word list.
  

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• RESPITES is a valid Words with Friends word worth 11 points. Words with Friends uses the ENABLE word list.
  

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• RESPITES is a 8 letter word containing the letters e, e, i, p, r, s, s, t.

Definitions

• respite

  noun a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

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• respite

  noun a pause from doing something (as work)

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• respite

  noun an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

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• respite

  noun a pause for relaxation

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• respite

  noun the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

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• respite

  verb postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

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• Lookup RESPITES using the Merriam-Webster dictionary

Words that sound like 'respites'

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