BLACKMAILED
11 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of BLACKMAILED
To extort money or favors from (a person) by exciting fears of injury other than bodily harm, such as injury to reputation, distress of mind, false accusation, etc.
"He blackmailed a businesswoman by threatening to expose an alleged fraud."
(Kenya) To speak ill of someone; to defame someone.
Examples of BLACKMAILED in a Sentence
- "He blackmailed a businesswoman by threatening to expose an alleged fraud."
Word Details
Is BLACKMAILED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BLACKMAILED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BLACKMAILED uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BLACKMAILED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | l | a | c | k | m | a | i | l | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 27 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BLACKMAILED
100 words from the letters in BLACKMAILED
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How to Use BLACKMAILED in Word Games
BLACKMAILED is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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