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CUTTHROAT

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Cutthroat.

Cutthroat - as a noun

Someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat

Cutthroat - as an adjective satellite

Ruthless in competition

Example: "Cutthroat competition"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bowelless14fierce11

Cutthroat - as an adjective

Involving the cutting of throats

Of or relating to a card game where everyone plays for him or herself rather than playing with a partner.

Example: "He found that playing cutthroat spades was much more difficult than playing with a partner."

Ruthlessly competitive, dog-eat-dog

Example: "Law is a cutthroat business, you always have to look out to see who is trying to outdo you."

Example Sentences

"They work in a cutthroat industry where only the strongest survive."
"The competition for these jobs is cutthroat, with hundreds of applicants vying for each position."
"She has a reputation for her cutthroat negotiation tactics."
"The company has a cutthroat pricing strategy to dominate the market."
"The game quickly turned into a cutthroat battle between the two teams."
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Word Game Points

Is CUTTHROAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cutthroat is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CUTTHROAT has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CUTTHROAT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cutthroat is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CUTTHROAT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CUTTHROAT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cutthroat is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CUTTHROAT has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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