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BRINKSMANSHIP

13 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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I 1/1
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Definition of BRINKSMANSHIP

noun

Pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to risk a dangerous policy rather than concede a point.

"The diplomat accused the other nation's leader of brinkmanship for refusing to redeploy the troops along their nations' shared border."

Examples of BRINKSMANSHIP in a Sentence

  • "The diplomat accused the other nation's leader of brinkmanship for refusing to redeploy the troops along their nations' shared border."

Word Details

Letters
13
Syllables
3
Scrabble
26
points
WWF
30
points

Is BRINKSMANSHIP a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 26 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 26 pts Words With Friends — 30 pts

Tip: BRINKSMANSHIP uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BRINKSMANSHIP

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

Letter brinksmanship Total
Scrabble 3111513111413 26
WWF 4112514121314 30

Anagrams of BRINKSMANSHIP

Words made by rearranging the exact same 13 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BRINKSMANSHIP

100 words from the letters in BRINKSMANSHIP

How to Use BRINKSMANSHIP in Word Games

BRINKSMANSHIP is worth 26 points in Scrabble and 30 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BRINKSMANSHIP to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BRINKSMANSHIP

What does BRINKSMANSHIP mean?
BRINKSMANSHIP is a noun. Pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to risk a dangerous policy rather than concede a point.
Is BRINKSMANSHIP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BRINKSMANSHIP is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 26 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BRINKSMANSHIP worth in Scrabble?
BRINKSMANSHIP is worth 26 points in Scrabble and 30 points in Words With Friends. It is a 13-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from BRINKSMANSHIP?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BRINKSMANSHIP. The longest sub-words are 13 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of BRINKSMANSHIP?
The anagrams of BRINKSMANSHIP (words using the exact same letters) are: BRINKMANSHIPS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.