JERRYMANDERED
13 letters · 5 syllables · verb
Definition of JERRYMANDERED
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."
Examples of JERRYMANDERED 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 JERRYMANDERED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JERRYMANDERED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: JERRYMANDERED uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for JERRYMANDERED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | j | e | r | r | y | m | a | n | d | e | r | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27 |
| WWF | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in JERRYMANDERED
100 words from the letters in JERRYMANDERED
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How to Use JERRYMANDERED in Word Games
JERRYMANDERED is worth 27 points in Scrabble and 30 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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