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Bridgehead

Yes, bridgehead is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does bridgehead mean?

noun

  1. an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines
  2. a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for bridgehead

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of bridgehead

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BRIDGEHEAD.

Words you can make from bridgehead

Unscramble BRIDGEHEAD for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is bridgehead a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Bridgehead 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 bridgehead worth in Scrabble?

Bridgehead is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does bridgehead mean?

Bridgehead means: an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies.