GAMBLES
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of GAMBLES
A bet or wager.
"I had a gamble on the horses last weekend."
A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
A risky venture.
"The sailors had taken many gambles with the sea and always won."
To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
To risk (something) for potential gain.
"He gambled his reputation on the outcome."
Examples of GAMBLES in a Sentence
- "I had a gamble on the horses last weekend."
- "The sailors had taken many gambles with the sea and always won."
- "He gambled his reputation on the outcome."
Word Details
Is GAMBLES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GAMBLES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GAMBLES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for GAMBLES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | a | m | b | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GAMBLES
100 words from the letters in GAMBLES
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How to Use GAMBLES in Word Games
GAMBLES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since GAMBLES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GAMBLES to find 100 additional valid words.