Definition of dilemma

"dilemma" in the noun sense

1. dilemma, quandary

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

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Quotations for dilemma

Half the logic of misgovernment lies in this one sophistical dilemma: if the people are turbulent, they are unfit for liberty; if they are quiet, they do not want liberty. [ Macaulay ]

dilemma in Scrabble®

The word dilemma is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 12

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters dilemma:

DILEMMA
(98 = 48 + 50)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

dilemma

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word dilemma

DILEMMA
(98 = 48 + 50)
DILEMMA
(95 = 45 + 50)
DILEMMA
(95 = 45 + 50)
DILEMMA
(92 = 42 + 50)
DILEMMA
(89 = 39 + 50)
DILEMMA
(89 = 39 + 50)
DILEMMA
(89 = 39 + 50)
DILEMMA
(89 = 39 + 50)
DILEMMA
(89 = 39 + 50)
DILEMMA
(86 = 36 + 50)
DILEMMA
(86 = 36 + 50)
DILEMMA
(86 = 36 + 50)
DILEMMA
(82 = 32 + 50)
DILEMMA
(80 = 30 + 50)
DILEMMA
(80 = 30 + 50)
DILEMMA
(80 = 30 + 50)
DILEMMA
(78 = 28 + 50)
DILEMMA
(78 = 28 + 50)
DILEMMA
(78 = 28 + 50)
DILEMMA
(78 = 28 + 50)
DILEMMA
(76 = 26 + 50)
DILEMMA
(76 = 26 + 50)
DILEMMA
(76 = 26 + 50)
DILEMMA
(76 = 26 + 50)
DILEMMA
(74 = 24 + 50)
DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
(74 = 24 + 50)
DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
(72 = 22 + 50)
DILEMMA
(70 = 20 + 50)
DILEMMA
(68 = 18 + 50)
DILEMMA
(67 = 17 + 50)
DILEMMA
(66 = 16 + 50)
DILEMMA
(66 = 16 + 50)
DILEMMA
(66 = 16 + 50)
DILEMMA
(66 = 16 + 50)
DILEMMA
(66 = 16 + 50)
DILEMMA
(64 = 14 + 50)
DILEMMA
(64 = 14 + 50)
DILEMMA
(64 = 14 + 50)
DILEMMA
(63 = 13 + 50)

The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In dilemma

DILEMMA
(98 = 48 + 50)
DILEMMA
(95 = 45 + 50)
DILEMMA
(95 = 45 + 50)
DILEMMA
(92 = 42 + 50)
DILEMMA
(89 = 39 + 50)
DILEMMA
(89 = 39 + 50)
DILEMMA
(89 = 39 + 50)
DILEMMA
(89 = 39 + 50)
DILEMMA
(89 = 39 + 50)
DILEMMA
(86 = 36 + 50)
DILEMMA
(86 = 36 + 50)
DILEMMA
(86 = 36 + 50)
DILEMMA
(82 = 32 + 50)
DILEMMA
(80 = 30 + 50)
DILEMMA
(80 = 30 + 50)
DILEMMA
(80 = 30 + 50)
DILEMMA
(78 = 28 + 50)
DILEMMA
(78 = 28 + 50)
DILEMMA
(78 = 28 + 50)
DILEMMA
(78 = 28 + 50)
DILEMMA
(76 = 26 + 50)
DILEMMA
(76 = 26 + 50)
DILEMMA
(76 = 26 + 50)
DILEMMA
(76 = 26 + 50)
DILEMMA
(74 = 24 + 50)
DILEMMA
(74 = 24 + 50)
DILEMMA
(74 = 24 + 50)
DILEMMA
(74 = 24 + 50)
DILEMMA
(74 = 24 + 50)
DILEMMA
(72 = 22 + 50)
DILEMMA
(70 = 20 + 50)
DILEMMA
(68 = 18 + 50)
DILEMMA
(67 = 17 + 50)
DILEMMA
(66 = 16 + 50)
DILEMMA
(66 = 16 + 50)
DILEMMA
(66 = 16 + 50)
DILEMMA
(66 = 16 + 50)
DILEMMA
(66 = 16 + 50)
DILEMMA
(64 = 14 + 50)
DILEMMA
(64 = 14 + 50)
DILEMMA
(64 = 14 + 50)
DILEMMA
(63 = 13 + 50)
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dilemma in Words With Friends™

The word dilemma is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 15

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays In The Letters dilemma:

DILEMMA
(110 = 75 + 35)
DILEMMA
(110 = 75 + 35)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

dilemma

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word dilemma

DILEMMA
(110 = 75 + 35)
DILEMMA
(110 = 75 + 35)
DILEMMA
(104 = 69 + 35)
DILEMMA
(104 = 69 + 35)
DILEMMA
(95 = 60 + 35)
DILEMMA
(95 = 60 + 35)
DILEMMA
(95 = 60 + 35)
DILEMMA
(92 = 57 + 35)
DILEMMA
(92 = 57 + 35)
DILEMMA
(86 = 51 + 35)
DILEMMA
(86 = 51 + 35)
DILEMMA
(86 = 51 + 35)
DILEMMA
(86 = 51 + 35)
DILEMMA
(81 = 46 + 35)
DILEMMA
(81 = 46 + 35)
DILEMMA
(73 = 38 + 35)
DILEMMA
(73 = 38 + 35)
DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
(69 = 34 + 35)
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DILEMMA
(69 = 34 + 35)
DILEMMA
(69 = 34 + 35)
DILEMMA
(67 = 32 + 35)
DILEMMA
(67 = 32 + 35)
DILEMMA
(65 = 30 + 35)
DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
(62 = 27 + 35)
DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
(60 = 25 + 35)
DILEMMA
(58 = 23 + 35)
DILEMMA
(57 = 22 + 35)
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(56 = 21 + 35)
DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
(55 = 20 + 35)
DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
(54 = 19 + 35)
DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
(53 = 18 + 35)
DILEMMA
(53 = 18 + 35)
DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
(52 = 17 + 35)
DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
(52 = 17 + 35)
DILEMMA
(52 = 17 + 35)
DILEMMA
(51 = 16 + 35)
DILEMMA
(51 = 16 + 35)
DILEMMA
(50 = 15 + 35)

The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In dilemma

DILEMMA
(110 = 75 + 35)
DILEMMA
(110 = 75 + 35)
DILEMMA
(104 = 69 + 35)
DILEMMA
(104 = 69 + 35)
DILEMMA
(95 = 60 + 35)
DILEMMA
(95 = 60 + 35)
DILEMMA
(95 = 60 + 35)
DILEMMA
(92 = 57 + 35)
DILEMMA
(92 = 57 + 35)
DILEMMA
(86 = 51 + 35)
DILEMMA
(86 = 51 + 35)
DILEMMA
(86 = 51 + 35)
DILEMMA
(86 = 51 + 35)
DILEMMA
(81 = 46 + 35)
DILEMMA
(81 = 46 + 35)
MAIMED
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(73 = 38 + 35)
DILEMMA
(73 = 38 + 35)
DILEMMA
(73 = 38 + 35)
DILEMMA
(73 = 38 + 35)
DILEMMA
(69 = 34 + 35)
MEDIAL
(69)
DILEMMA
(69 = 34 + 35)
DILEMMA
(69 = 34 + 35)
DILEMMA
(69 = 34 + 35)
MAIMED
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(67 = 32 + 35)
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(67 = 32 + 35)
DILEMMA
(65 = 30 + 35)
DILEMMA
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DILEMMA
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MAILED
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(63)
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(62 = 27 + 35)
DILEMMA
(62 = 27 + 35)
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(60)
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(60 = 25 + 35)
LEMMA
(60)
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(58 = 23 + 35)
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(57 = 22 + 35)
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(56 = 21 + 35)
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MAIM
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IMAM
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Words within the letters of dilemma

2 letter words in dilemma (10 words)

3 letter words in dilemma (19 words)

5 letter words in dilemma (11 words)

6 letter words in dilemma (3 words)

7 letter words in dilemma (1 word)

dilemma + 1 blank (2 words)

dilemma + 2 blanks (5 words)

Words containing the sequence dilemma

Words that start with dilemma (2 words)

Words with dilemma in them (1 word)

Words that end with dilemma (1 word)

Word Growth involving dilemma

Shorter words in dilemma

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Longer words containing dilemma

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