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Beachhead

Yes, beachhead is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.

What does beachhead mean?

noun

  1. a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead
  2. an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for beachhead

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points20
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of beachhead

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BEACHHEAD.

Words you can make from beachhead

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Frequently asked questions

Is beachhead a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Beachhead 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 beachhead worth in Scrabble?

Beachhead is worth 20 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does beachhead mean?

Beachhead means: a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation.