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GOVERNMENT

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun

G 2/3
O 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1
R 1/1
N 1/2
M 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1

Definition of GOVERNMENT

noun

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

noun

(grammar) The relationship between a word and its dependents.

noun

The state and its administration viewed as the ruling political power.

"If the citizens must follow the law, then the government must follow the constitution."

Examples of GOVERNMENT in a Sentence

  • "If the citizens must follow the law, then the government must follow the constitution."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
21
points

Is GOVERNMENT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: GOVERNMENT uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for GOVERNMENT

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

Letter government Total
Scrabble 2141113111 16
WWF 3151124121 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in GOVERNMENT

100 words from the letters in GOVERNMENT

How to Use GOVERNMENT in Word Games

GOVERNMENT is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About GOVERNMENT

What does GOVERNMENT mean?
GOVERNMENT is a noun. The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.
Is GOVERNMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GOVERNMENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GOVERNMENT worth in Scrabble?
GOVERNMENT is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from GOVERNMENT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in GOVERNMENT. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.