Word: GAMMON
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Definition of GAMMON
- A cut of quick-cured pork leg.
- To cure bacon by salting.
- A victory in backgammon achieved when the opponent has not borne off a single stone.
- Backgammon (the game itself).
- To beat by a gammon (without the opponent bearing off a stone).
- A rope fastening a bowsprit to the stem of a ship (usually called a gammoning).
- To lash with ropes (on a ship).
- Chatter, ridiculous nonsense.
- To deceive; to lie plausibly to.
- A middle-aged or older right-wing, reactionary white man, or such men collectively.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "gammon" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "gammon" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
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 GAMMON a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is GAMMON worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in GAMMON? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GAMMON:
- # the gammon effect
- # master of gammon
- # playing with gammon
- # in terms of gammon
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