LAMBASTES
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of LAMBASTES
To scold, reprimand or criticize harshly.
"Her first novel was well and truly lambasted by the critics."
(dated in UK English but not US English) To give a thrashing to; to beat severely.
Examples of LAMBASTES in a Sentence
- "Her first novel was well and truly lambasted by the critics."
Word Details
Is LAMBASTES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LAMBASTES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | l | a | m | b | a | s | t | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LAMBASTES
100 words from the letters in LAMBASTES
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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.
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