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BURLESQUE

/bə(ɹ)ˈlɛsk/

9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective

B 3/4
U 1/2
R 1/1
L 1/2
E 1/1
S 1/1
Q 10/10
U 1/2
E 1/1

Definition of BURLESQUE

noun

A derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody.

noun

A variety adult entertainment show, usually including titillation such as striptease, most common from the 1880s to the 1930s.

noun

A ludicrous imitation; a caricature; a travesty; a gross perversion.

verb

To make a burlesque parody of.

verb

To ridicule, or to make ludicrous by grotesque representation in action or in language.

adjective

Parodical; parodic

Synonyms of BURLESQUE

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Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
20
points
WWF
24
points

Is BURLESQUE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 20 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 20 pts Words With Friends — 24 pts

Tip: BURLESQUE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BURLESQUE

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

Letter burlesque Total
Scrabble 3111111011 20
WWF 4212111021 24

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BURLESQUE

100 words from the letters in BURLESQUE

How to Use BURLESQUE in Word Games

BURLESQUE is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About BURLESQUE

What does BURLESQUE mean?
BURLESQUE is a noun. A derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody.
Is BURLESQUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BURLESQUE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BURLESQUE worth in Scrabble?
BURLESQUE is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BURLESQUE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BURLESQUE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BURLESQUE?
Synonyms of BURLESQUE include: caricature, imitation, lampoon, travesty. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.