Shibboleth
/ˈʃɪbəlɛθ/
Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:21 pts10 letters
Definition of Shibboleth
noun
- A word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc.
- A common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth.
"It's about time we abandoned the bourgeois shibboleth that earning money makes you a better person."
Anagrams of Shibboleth
No exact anagrams found for "shibboleth". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
s1
h4
i1
b3
b3
o1
l1
e1
t1
h4
Total: 20 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Shibboleth
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 "Shibboleth"
Shibboleth is a 10-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Shibboleth" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "shibboleth" is a high-scoring word.