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GAMBLES

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

G 2/3
A 1/1
M 3/4
B 3/4
L 1/2
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of GAMBLES

noun

A bet or wager.

"I had a gamble on the horses last weekend."

noun

A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.

noun

A risky venture.

"The sailors had taken many gambles with the sea and always won."

verb

To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.

verb

To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.

verb

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

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points

Is GAMBLES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

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 gambles Total
Scrabble 2133111 12
WWF 3144211 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in GAMBLES

100 words from the letters in GAMBLES

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About GAMBLES

What does GAMBLES mean?
GAMBLES is a noun. A bet or wager.
Is GAMBLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GAMBLES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GAMBLES worth in Scrabble?
GAMBLES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from GAMBLES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in GAMBLES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.