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Zeugma
z 10e 1u 1g 2m 3a 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 6 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does zeugma mean?
noun
use of a verb with two or more complements, playing on the verb's polysemy, for humorous effect
“`Mr. Pickwick took his hat and his leave' is an example of zeugma”
Is ZEUGMA a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is ZEUGMA worth?
Scrabble
18 ptsWords With Friends
21 ptsWordfeud
20 ptsNYT Crossplay
21 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in ZEUGMA
Hooks for ZEUGMA
Add one letter to the front or back of ZEUGMA to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Zeugma: quick answers
Is ZEUGMA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ZEUGMA is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 18 points before board bonuses.
How many points is ZEUGMA worth?
ZEUGMA scores 18 points in Scrabble, 21 in Words With Friends, 20 in Wordfeud and 21 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does zeugma mean?
As a noun, zeugma means “use of a verb with two or more complements, playing on the verb's polysemy, for humorous effect”.
What words can you make with the letters in ZEUGMA?
You can make 40 shorter words from ZEUGMA, such as GAUZE, MAZE, GAZE, ZAG. See the full list.