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LAMBASTES

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb

L 1/2
A 1/1
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Definition of LAMBASTES

verb

To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.

"Her first novel was well and truly lambasted by the critics."

verb

(dated in UK English but not US English) To give a thrashing to; to beat severely.

Synonyms of LAMBASTES

Words with similar meaning

Examples of LAMBASTES in a Sentence

  • "Her first novel was well and truly lambasted by the critics."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is LAMBASTES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: LAMBASTES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for LAMBASTES

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

Letter lambastes Total
Scrabble 113311111 13
WWF 214411111 16

Anagrams of LAMBASTES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LAMBASTES

100 words from the letters in LAMBASTES

How to Use LAMBASTES in Word Games

LAMBASTES is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About LAMBASTES

What does LAMBASTES mean?
LAMBASTES is a verb. To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.
Is LAMBASTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LAMBASTES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LAMBASTES worth in Scrabble?
LAMBASTES is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from LAMBASTES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in LAMBASTES. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LAMBASTES?
Synonyms of LAMBASTES include: beat, hit, thrash, berate, scold, tell off. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of LAMBASTES?
The anagrams of LAMBASTES (words using the exact same letters) are: BLASTEMAS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.