How many points is GERRYMANDERING worth in Scrabble?

GERRYMANDERING is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GERRYMANDERING?

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

Can you add a letter to GERRYMANDERING?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GERRYMANDERINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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GERRYMANDERING

22 pts

GERRYMANDERING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points. GERRYMANDERING means "the process of redistricting voting boundaries to benefit one group over another".

Meaning & examples

verb

To divide a geographic area into voting districts in such a way as to give an unfair advantage to one party in an election.
(by extension) To draw dividing lines for other types of districts in an unintuitive way to favor a particular group or for other perceived gain.
Example: The superintendent helped gerrymander the school district lines in order to keep the children of the wealthy gated community in the better school all the way across town.

noun

The practice of redrawing electoral districts to gain an electoral advantage for a political party.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the process of redistricting voting boundaries to benefit one group over another

In a sentence: "The gerrymandering is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of GERRYMANDERING. It scores 22 points.

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GERRYMANDERINGS23 pts

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Letter Values

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GERRYMANDERING Scrabble FAQ

Is GERRYMANDERING a Scrabble word?: GERRYMANDERING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points.
What does GERRYMANDERING mean?: the process of redistricting voting boundaries to benefit one group over another
How do you use GERRYMANDERING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The gerrymandering is noted."
How many points is GERRYMANDERING worth in Scrabble?: GERRYMANDERING is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GERRYMANDERING?: GERRYMANDERING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GERRYMANDERING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GERRYMANDERINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.