SANDBAG
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SANDBAG
A sturdy sack filled with sand, generally used in large numbers to make defensive walls against flooding, bullets, or shrapnel.
A small bag filled with sand and used as a cudgel.
An engraver's leather cushion, etc.
To construct a barrier of sandbags around.
"We sandbagged the basement windows against the floodwaters."
To strike someone with a sandbag or other object to disable or render unconscious.
To conceal or misrepresent one's true position, potential, or intent in order to gain an advantage.
Examples of SANDBAG in a Sentence
- "We sandbagged the basement windows against the floodwaters."
Word Details
Is SANDBAG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SANDBAG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SANDBAG earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for SANDBAG
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | a | n | d | b | a | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SANDBAG
80 words from the letters in SANDBAG
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How to Use SANDBAG in Word Games
SANDBAG is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SANDBAG uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SANDBAG to find 80 additional valid words.