GAMBUSIA
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
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Definition of GAMBUSIA
noun
Any of several live-bearing freshwater fish, of the genus Gambusia, that feed on the larva of mosquitos and are used to control them.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
17
points
Is GAMBUSIA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GAMBUSIA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts
Words With Friends — 17 pts
Tip: GAMBUSIA uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GAMBUSIA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | a | m | b | u | s | i | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GAMBUSIA
100 words from the letters in GAMBUSIA
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
gamba
10/13
USUKWWF
gambs
10/13
USUKWWF
samba
9/11
USUKWWF
bimas
9/11
USUKWWF
iambs
9/11
USUKWWF
simba
9/11
UK
agami
8/10
UK
amiga
8/10
USUKWWF
agmas
8/10
USUKWWF
gamas
8/10
USUKWWF
agism
8/10
USUKWWF
sigma
8/10
USUKWWF
gibus
8/11
UK
gaums
8/11
USUKWWF
magus
8/11
USUKWWF
sagum
8/11
USUKWWF
amias
7/8
USUKWWF
sauba
7/9
UK
saiga
6/7
USUKWWF
4-letter words
gamb
9/12
USUKWWF
bima
8/10
USUKWWF
iamb
8/10
USUKWWF
bams
8/10
USUKWWF
mibs
8/10
USUKWWF
bums
8/11
USUKWWF
biga
7/9
UK
agma
7/9
USUKWWF
gama
7/9
USUKWWF
magi
7/9
USUKWWF
bags
7/9
USUKWWF
gabs
7/9
USUKWWF
bigs
7/9
USUKWWF
gibs
7/9
USUKWWF
gams
7/9
USUKWWF
mags
7/9
USUKWWF
migs
7/9
USUKWWF
guib
7/10
UK
gaum
7/10
USUKWWF
bugs
7/10
USUKWWF
gubs
7/10
UK
gums
7/10
USUKWWF
mugs
7/10
USUKWWF
smug
7/10
USUKWWF
amia
6/7
USUKWWF
abas
6/7
USUKWWF
baas
6/7
USUKWWF
bias
6/7
USUKWWF
isba
6/7
USUKWWF
amas
6/7
USUKWWF
maas
6/7
UK
masa
6/7
UK
sama
6/7
UK
aims
6/7
USUKWWF
amis
6/7
USUKWWF
saim
6/7
UK
sima
6/7
USUKWWF
suba
6/8
USUKWWF
amus
6/8
USUKWWF
masu
6/8
UK
agas
5/6
USUKWWF
saga
5/6
USUKWWF
gaus
5/7
UK
aias
4/4
UK
3-letter words
bam
7/9
USUKWWF
mib
7/9
USUKWWF
bum
7/10
USUKWWF
bag
6/8
USUKWWF
gab
6/8
USUKWWF
big
6/8
USUKWWF
gib
6/8
USUKWWF
gam
6/8
USUKWWF
mag
6/8
USWWF
mig
6/8
USUKWWF
bug
6/9
USUKWWF
gub
6/9
UK
gum
6/9
USUKWWF
mug
6/9
USUKWWF
aba
5/6
USUKWWF
baa
5/6
USUKWWF
ama
5/6
USUKWWF
maa
5/6
UK
aim
5/6
USUKWWF
ami
5/6
USUKWWF
abs
5/6
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bas
5/6
USUKWWF
sab
5/6
USUKWWF
bis
5/6
USUKWWF
sib
5/6
USUKWWF
mas
5/6
USUKWWF
sam
5/6
UK
ism
5/6
USUKWWF
mis
5/6
USUKWWF
sim
5/6
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How to Use GAMBUSIA in Word Games
GAMBUSIA is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GAMBUSIA to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About GAMBUSIA
What does GAMBUSIA mean?
GAMBUSIA is a noun. Any of several live-bearing freshwater fish, of the genus Gambusia, that feed on the larva of mosquitos and are used to control them.
Is GAMBUSIA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GAMBUSIA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GAMBUSIA worth in Scrabble?
GAMBUSIA is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from GAMBUSIA?
You can make 100 words from the letters in GAMBUSIA. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.