Gamble

/ˈɡæm.bəl/

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:15 pts6 letters
Definition of Gamble

noun

  1. A bet or wager.

    "I had a gamble on the horses last weekend."

  2. A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
  3. A risky venture.

    "The sailors had taken many gambles with the sea and always won."

verb

  1. To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
  2. To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
  3. To risk (something) for potential gain.

    "He gambled his reputation on the outcome."

  4. To interact with equipment at a casino
Anagrams of Gamble

No exact anagrams found for "gamble". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "gamble" and rearranging:

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 "Gamble"

Gamble is a 6-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Gamble" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "gamble" is a medium-scoring word.