CARPETBAG
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of CARPETBAG
A traveling bag made from scraps of carpet and used primarily in the United States in the 19th century.
To come to a place or organisation with which one has no previous connection with the sole or primary aim of personal gain, especially political or financial gain.
Having the characteristics of carpetbaggers.
"carpetbag travels"
Examples of CARPETBAG in a Sentence
- "carpetbag travels"
Word Details
Is CARPETBAG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CARPETBAG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CARPETBAG uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CARPETBAG
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | r | p | e | t | b | a | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CARPETBAG
100 words from the letters in CARPETBAG
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How to Use CARPETBAG in Word Games
CARPETBAG is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CARPETBAG to find 100 additional valid words.