What does SETTLE mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈsɛtəl/
Letters
6
Scrabble score
6
Words With Friends score
7
How common
Common

Meaning

verb

  1. settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground“dust settled on the roofs”
  2. bring to an end; settle conclusively“The case was decided”
  3. settle conclusively; come to terms“We finally settled the argument”
  4. take up residence and become established“The immigrants settled in the Midwest”
  5. come to terms“After some discussion we finally made up”
  6. go under,“The raft sank and its occupants drowned”
  7. become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style“He finally settled down”
  8. become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet“The roar settled to a thunder”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

settles7

Anagrams of SETTLE

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside SETTLE

34 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is SETTLE a valid word in word games?

SETTLE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is SETTLE worth?

SETTLE is worth 6 points with Scrabble letter values and 7 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from SETTLE?

34 other words, including SEE, LET, SET and ELSE.