GERRYMANDERING
14 letters · 5 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of GERRYMANDERING
To divide a geographic area into voting districts in such a way as to give an unfair advantage to one party in an election.
(by extension) To draw dividing lines for other types of districts in an unintuitive way to favor a particular group or for other perceived gain.
"The superintendent helped gerrymander the school district lines in order to keep the children of the wealthy gated community in the better school all the way across town."
The practice of redrawing electoral districts to gain an electoral advantage for a political party.
Examples of GERRYMANDERING in a Sentence
- "The superintendent helped gerrymander the school district lines in order to keep the children of the wealthy gated community in the better school all the way across town."
Word Details
Is GERRYMANDERING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GERRYMANDERING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GERRYMANDERING uses 14 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GERRYMANDERING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | e | r | r | y | m | a | n | d | e | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 26 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GERRYMANDERING
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How to Use GERRYMANDERING in Word Games
GERRYMANDERING is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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