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CARPETBAG

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb, adjective

C 3/4
A 1/1
R 1/1
P 3/4
E 1/1
T 1/1
B 3/4
A 1/1
G 2/3

Definition of CARPETBAG

noun

A traveling bag made from scraps of carpet and used primarily in the United States in the 19th century.

verb

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.

adjective

Having the characteristics of carpetbaggers.

"carpetbag travels"

Examples of CARPETBAG in a Sentence

  • "carpetbag travels"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
20
points

Is CARPETBAG a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

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 carpetbag Total
Scrabble 311311312 16
WWF 411411413 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CARPETBAG

100 words from the letters in CARPETBAG

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About CARPETBAG

What does CARPETBAG mean?
CARPETBAG is a noun. A traveling bag made from scraps of carpet and used primarily in the United States in the 19th century.
Is CARPETBAG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CARPETBAG is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CARPETBAG worth in Scrabble?
CARPETBAG is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CARPETBAG?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CARPETBAG. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.