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governess

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Is governess a Scrabble word?

Yes, governess is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 13 points in Scrabble.

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  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of governess?

Definition

noun (English)

1. (dated) A female governor.Examples: "“The Gates Ajar” seems to be the favorite song and inspiration of Ma Ferguson in her four years as governor. The lady governess pardoned criminals as soon as they were convicted and was so chronic in her actions that the courts had just about refused to function in convicting anyone."; "I cannot begin to tell you how tired I am of this woman and all she stands for and all those shallow people who think an Alaskan governess has what it takes to be a VP."Synonyms: governoress, gubernatrixdated

2. (dated) The wife of a governor.Examples: "The Lady Governeſs of the Town drew near to me; […]"; "The common wood strawberry, which was introduced by the Right Hon. Lady Powis [Henrietta Clive, Countess of Powis] when Governess at Madras, grows in great luxuriance and of delightful flavour."; "I was pressed to make a halt at Ahmedabad for a few days; then asked to stay for a few hours; finally, for half an hour, to see “the Governor and Governess” of Madras."Synonyms: governoressdated

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "governess"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "governess"?

Scrabble
13 points
G2
O1
V4
E1
R1
N1
E1
S1
S1
Words With Friends
16 points
G3
O1
V4
E1
R1
N2
E1
S1
S1

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