BRINKSMANSHIP
13 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of BRINKSMANSHIP
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
Is BRINKSMANSHIP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BRINKSMANSHIP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | b | r | i | n | k | s | m | a | n | s | h | i | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 26 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 30 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BRINKSMANSHIP
100 words from the letters in BRINKSMANSHIP
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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.
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