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Banishment

Yes, banishment is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does banishment mean?

noun

  1. the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent) the association should get rid of its elderly members--not by euthanasia, of course, but by Coventry
  2. rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for banishment

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants3 / 7
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of banishment

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BANISHMENT.

Words you can make from banishment

Unscramble BANISHMENT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is banishment a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Banishment 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 banishment worth in Scrabble?

Banishment is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does banishment mean?

Banishment means: the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent).