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Burlesque

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

What does burlesque mean?

noun

  1. a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
  2. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

verb

  1. make a parody of The students spoofed the teachers

adjective

  1. relating to or characteristic of a burlesque burlesque theater

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for burlesque

Word facts

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

Anagrams of burlesque

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BURLESQUE.

Words you can make from burlesque

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Frequently asked questions

Is burlesque a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Burlesque 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 burlesque worth in Scrabble?

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

What does burlesque mean?

Burlesque means: a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease).