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Ambush

Yes, ambush is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does ambush mean?

noun

  1. the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

verb

  1. wait in hiding to attack
  2. hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for ambush

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of ambush

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters AMBUSH.

Words you can make from ambush

Unscramble AMBUSH for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is ambush a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Ambush is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is ambush worth in Scrabble?

Ambush is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does ambush mean?

Ambush means: the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.