Definition of subtracts

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • subtracts is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • subtracts is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • subtracts is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of subtracts


  • make a subtraction (verb)

    Examples

    1. subtract this amount from my paycheck

    Synonyms

    1. deduct
    2. take off
  • take off or away (verb)

    Examples

    1. this prefix was subtracted when the word was borrowed from French

See definition of subtracts in Merriam Webster