Dictionary
Zeugmas
z 10e 1u 1g 2m 3a 1s 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 7 letters · Uncommon · plural of zeugma
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does zeugmas 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”
Definitions shown for zeugma, the base form of zeugmas.
Is ZEUGMAS 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 ZEUGMAS worth?
Scrabble
19 ptsWords With Friends
22 ptsWordfeud
21 ptsNYT Crossplay
22 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in ZEUGMAS
Zeugmas: quick answers
Is ZEUGMAS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ZEUGMAS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 19 points before board bonuses.
How many points is ZEUGMAS worth?
ZEUGMAS scores 19 points in Scrabble, 22 in Words With Friends, 21 in Wordfeud and 22 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does zeugmas mean?
zeugmas is the plural of zeugma, which 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 ZEUGMAS?
You can make 105 shorter words from ZEUGMAS, such as ZEUGMA, GAUZES, MAZES, SMAZE. See the full list.