gambling
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- Scrabble points
- 14
- Words With Friends
- 20
- Letters
- 8
/ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/
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/ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/ · /ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/
Definition of gambling
2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included
verb
- (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of gamble
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verb
- (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of gamble
noun
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(uncountable, usually)An activity characterized by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance, usually with money wagered on the outcome.
“He lost a fortune through gambling at casinos.”
“Online gambling has become a global industry.”
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Etymology
By surface analysis, gamble + -ing.
Words you can make from gambling
111 playable · top: AMBLING (12 pts)
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3 words6-letter words
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12 words4-letter words
35 words- GAMB 9 pts
- BALM 8 pts
- BIMA 8 pts
- BLAM 8 pts
- IAMB 8 pts
- LAMB 8 pts
- LIMB 8 pts
- MIGG 8 pts
- BANG 7 pts
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- BLAG 7 pts
- GLAM 7 pts
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- BLIN 6 pts
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- AGIN 5 pts
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3-letter words
37 words- BAM 7 pts
- MIB 7 pts
- BAG 6 pts
- BIG 6 pts
- GAB 6 pts
- GAM 6 pts
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- MAG 6 pts
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- BAL 5 pts
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- LAM 5 pts
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- NAB 5 pts
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- GAL 4 pts
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- LAG 4 pts
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- AIL 3 pts
- AIN 3 pts
- ANI 3 pts
- LIN 3 pts
- NIL 3 pts
2-letter words
15 wordsFind your best play with gambling
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