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LIMBO

/ˈlɪmbəʊ/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

L 1/2
I 1/1
M 3/4
B 3/4
O 1/1

Definition of LIMBO

noun

(Roman Catholic theology, since circa 400 A.D.) The place where innocent souls exist temporarily until they can enter heaven, notably those of the saints who died before the advent of Christ (limbus patruum) and those of unbaptized but innocent children (limbus infantum).

noun

(by extension, since the 16th century) Any in-between place, state or condition of neglect or oblivion which results in an unresolved status, delay or deadlock.

"My application has been stuck in bureaucratic limbo for two weeks."

noun

A dance played by taking turns crossing under a horizontal bar or stick. The stick is lowered with each round, and the game is won by the player who passes under the bar in the lowest position.

verb

To dance in this way.

Examples of LIMBO in a Sentence

  • "My application has been stuck in bureaucratic limbo for two weeks."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is LIMBO a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: LIMBO uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for LIMBO

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

Letter limbo Total
Scrabble 11331 9
WWF 21441 12

How to Use LIMBO in Word Games

LIMBO is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, LIMBO is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LIMBO to find 29 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LIMBO

What does LIMBO mean?
LIMBO is a noun. (Roman Catholic theology, since circa 400 A.D.) The place where innocent souls exist temporarily until they can enter heaven, notably those of the saints who died before the advent of Christ (limbus patruum) and those of unbaptized but innocent children (limbus infantum).
Is LIMBO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIMBO is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LIMBO worth in Scrabble?
LIMBO is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from LIMBO?
You can make 29 words from the letters in LIMBO. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.