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ABBESSES

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of ABBESSES

noun

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."

noun

(British slang) A woman who runs a brothel; a woman employed by a prostitute to find clients.

Synonyms of ABBESSES

Words with similar meaning

Examples of ABBESSES in a Sentence

  • "The abbess was always after the nuns to keep the convent immaculately clean."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is ABBESSES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ABBESSES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

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 abbesses Total
Scrabble 13311111 12
WWF 14411111 14

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.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ABBESSES to find 52 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ABBESSES

What does ABBESSES mean?
ABBESSES is a noun. 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.
Is ABBESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ABBESSES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ABBESSES worth in Scrabble?
ABBESSES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ABBESSES?
You can make 52 words from the letters in ABBESSES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ABBESSES?
Synonyms of ABBESSES include: mother superior, Covent Garden abbess, bawd, lady abbess, madam. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.