Abbess
/ˈæb.ɛs/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts6 letters
Definition of Abbess
noun
- A female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks.
"The abbess was always after the nuns to keep the convent immaculately clean."
- (British slang) A woman who runs a brothel; a woman employed by a prostitute to find clients.
Anagrams of Abbess
No exact anagrams found for "abbess". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
a1
b3
b3
e1
s1
s1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Abbess
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Abbess"
Abbess is a 6-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Abbess" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "abbess" is a medium-scoring word.