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LONGSHOT

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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Definition of LONGSHOT

noun

Something unlikely; something that has little chance of happening or working.

"We can try your plan, but it's a long shot and it probably won't work."

noun

A master shot, the primary wide shot of a scene into which the closeups will be edited later.

Synonyms of LONGSHOT

Words with similar meaning

Examples of LONGSHOT in a Sentence

  • "We can try your plan, but it's a long shot and it probably won't work."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is LONGSHOT a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Tip: LONGSHOT uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for LONGSHOT

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

Letter longshot Total
Scrabble 11121411 12
WWF 21231311 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LONGSHOT

100 words from the letters in LONGSHOT

How to Use LONGSHOT in Word Games

LONGSHOT is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LONGSHOT

What does LONGSHOT mean?
LONGSHOT is a noun. Something unlikely; something that has little chance of happening or working.
Is LONGSHOT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LONGSHOT is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LONGSHOT worth in Scrabble?
LONGSHOT is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from LONGSHOT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in LONGSHOT. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LONGSHOT?
Synonyms of LONGSHOT include: establishing shot, wide shot. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.