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ROUNDABOUT

/ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt/

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

R 1/1
O 1/1
U 1/2
N 1/2
D 2/2
A 1/1
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U 1/2
T 1/1

Definition of ROUNDABOUT

noun

(Australia and sometimes United States) A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island.

noun

A horizontal wheel which rotates around a central axis when pushed and on which children ride, often found in parks as a children's play apparatus.

noun

A fairground carousel.

adjective

Indirect, circuitous, or circumlocutionary.

adjective

Encircling; enveloping; comprehensive.

Synonyms of ROUNDABOUT

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Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
17
points

Is ROUNDABOUT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: ROUNDABOUT uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ROUNDABOUT

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

Letter roundabout Total
Scrabble 1111213111 13
WWF 1122214121 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ROUNDABOUT

100 words from the letters in ROUNDABOUT

How to Use ROUNDABOUT in Word Games

ROUNDABOUT is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ROUNDABOUT

What does ROUNDABOUT mean?
ROUNDABOUT is a noun. (Australia and sometimes United States) A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island.
Is ROUNDABOUT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ROUNDABOUT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ROUNDABOUT worth in Scrabble?
ROUNDABOUT is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ROUNDABOUT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ROUNDABOUT. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ROUNDABOUT?
Synonyms of ROUNDABOUT include: merry-go-round, rotary, traffic circle. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.