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Greenmail

Yes, greenmail is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does greenmail mean?

noun

  1. (corporation) the practice of purchasing enough shares in a firm to threaten a takeover and thereby forcing the owners to buy those shares back at a premium in order to stay in business

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of greenmail

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters GREENMAIL.

Words you can make from greenmail

Unscramble GREENMAIL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is greenmail a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Greenmail 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 greenmail worth in Scrabble?

Greenmail is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does greenmail mean?

Greenmail means: (corporation) the practice of purchasing enough shares in a firm to threaten a takeover and thereby forcing the owners to buy those shares back at a premium in order to stay in business.