Word: GAMBLE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of GAMBLE
- A bet or wager.
"I had a gamble on the horses last weekend."
- A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
- A risky venture.
"The sailors had taken many gambles with the sea and always won."
- To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
- To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
- To risk (something) for potential gain.
"He gambled his reputation on the outcome."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "gamble" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "gamble" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GAMBLE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is GAMBLE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in GAMBLE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GAMBLE:
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- # master of gamble
- # playing with gamble
- # in terms of gamble
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