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FILIBUSTERS

11 letters · 4 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of FILIBUSTERS

noun

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.

noun

(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.

noun

(US politics) A member of a legislative body causing such an obstruction; a filibusterer.

verb

To take part in a private military action in a foreign country.

verb

To use obstructionist tactics in a legislative body.

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
19
points

Is FILIBUSTERS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: FILIBUSTERS uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for FILIBUSTERS

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

Letter filibusters Total
Scrabble 41113111111 16
WWF 41214211111 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FILIBUSTERS

100 words from the letters in FILIBUSTERS

How to Use FILIBUSTERS in Word Games

FILIBUSTERS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About FILIBUSTERS

What does FILIBUSTERS mean?
FILIBUSTERS is a noun. 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.
Is FILIBUSTERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FILIBUSTERS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FILIBUSTERS worth in Scrabble?
FILIBUSTERS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from FILIBUSTERS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in FILIBUSTERS. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.