FILIBUSTER
/ˈfɪlɪbʌstə(ɹ)/
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of FILIBUSTER
A mercenary soldier; a freebooter; specifically, a mercenary who travelled illegally in an organized group from the United States to a country in Central America or the Spanish West Indies in the mid-19th century seeking economic and political benefits through armed force.
(US politics) A tactic (such as giving long, often irrelevant speeches) employed to delay the proceedings of, or the making of a decision by, a legislative body, particularly the United States Senate.
(US politics) A member of a legislative body causing such an obstruction; a filibusterer.
To take part in a private military action in a foreign country.
To use obstructionist tactics in a legislative body.
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Is FILIBUSTER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FILIBUSTER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FILIBUSTER uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FILIBUSTER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | l | i | b | u | s | t | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FILIBUSTER
100 words from the letters in FILIBUSTER
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How to Use FILIBUSTER in Word Games
FILIBUSTER is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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