ABBESSES
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of ABBESSES
A female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks.
"The abbess was always after the nuns to keep the convent immaculately clean."
(British slang) A woman who runs a brothel; a woman employed by a prostitute to find clients.
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Examples of ABBESSES in a Sentence
- "The abbess was always after the nuns to keep the convent immaculately clean."
Word Details
Is ABBESSES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ABBESSES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ABBESSES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ABBESSES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | b | b | e | s | s | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ABBESSES
52 words from the letters in ABBESSES
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How to Use ABBESSES in Word Games
ABBESSES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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