Definition of stalemates

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • stalemates is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • stalemates is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • stalemates is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of stalemates


  • a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. dead end
    2. deadlock
    3. impasse
    4. standstill
  • drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check (noun)
  • subject to a stalemate (verb)

See definition of stalemates in Merriam Webster