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AMBUSHED

/ˈæm.bʊʃt/

8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective

A 1/1
M 3/4
B 3/4
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S 1/1
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E 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of AMBUSHED

verb

To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.

verb

To attack by ambush; to waylay.

adjective

Having been the target of an ambush.

adjective

Having been subjected to a shock for which one is unprepared.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
18
points

Is AMBUSHED a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: AMBUSHED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for AMBUSHED

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter ambushed Total
Scrabble 13311412 16
WWF 14421312 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in AMBUSHED

100 words from the letters in AMBUSHED

How to Use AMBUSHED in Word Games

AMBUSHED is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About AMBUSHED

What does AMBUSHED mean?
AMBUSHED is a verb. To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.
Is AMBUSHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AMBUSHED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is AMBUSHED worth in Scrabble?
AMBUSHED is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from AMBUSHED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in AMBUSHED. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.