JERRYMANDERING
14 letters · 5 syllables · verb
Definition of JERRYMANDERING
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 JERRYMANDERING 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 JERRYMANDERING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, JERRYMANDERING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: JERRYMANDERING uses 14 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for JERRYMANDERING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | j | e | r | r | y | m | a | n | d | e | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28 |
| WWF | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 33 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in JERRYMANDERING
100 words from the letters in JERRYMANDERING
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How to Use JERRYMANDERING in Word Games
JERRYMANDERING is worth 28 points in Scrabble and 33 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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