How many points is GOMBEEN worth in Scrabble?

GOMBEEN is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GOMBEEN?

GOMBEEN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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GOMBEEN

12 pts

GOMBEEN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. GOMBEEN is a noun form of usury. USURY means "the lending of money at an exorbitant interest rate".

Meaning & examples

/ɡɒmˈbiːn/

noun

Usury.
A moneylender during the Great Famine.
A mean, underhanded, corrupt person. Usually applied to politicians.

adjective

Corrupt, underhanded.
Example: They were talking gombeen politics.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

GOMBEEN is a noun form of usury. USURY means "the lending of money at an exorbitant interest rate".

In a sentence: "The gombeen is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of GOMBEEN. It scores 12 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

USURY8 pts

Word forms

GOMBEENS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in GOMBEEN, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 12

GOMBEEN Scrabble FAQ

Is GOMBEEN a Scrabble word?: GOMBEEN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does GOMBEEN mean?: GOMBEEN is a noun form of usury. USURY means "the lending of money at an exorbitant interest rate".
How do you use GOMBEEN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The gombeen is noted."
How many points is GOMBEEN worth in Scrabble?: GOMBEEN is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GOMBEEN?: GOMBEEN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).