BIGAMOUS
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is BIGAMOUS a Scrabble word?
Yes. BIGAMOUS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 letters, 13 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: adjective
of illegal marriage to a second person while legally married to a first
BIGAMOUS (adjective): of illegal marriage to a second person while legally married to a first.
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
BIGAMOUS scores 13 points before board multipliers.
- B = 3
- I = 1
- G = 2
- A = 1
- M = 3
- O = 1
- U = 1
- S = 1
Letter counts: A×1, B×1, G×1, I×1, M×1, O×1, S×1, U×1
Anagrams of BIGAMOUS
Similar 8-letter words
Crossword relevance
BIGAMOUS is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with B, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "BIGAMOUS — of illegal marriage to a second person while legally married to a first" (13 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
BIGAMOUS is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is BIGAMOUS a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
BIGAMOUS (adjective): of illegal marriage to a second person while legally married to a first.
In standard Scrabble scoring, BIGAMOUS totals 13 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. BIGAMOUS relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
BIGAMOUS is 8 letters long, begins with B, ends with S, and sorts to the alphagram ABGIMOSU. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 8-letter entries, BIGAMOUS ranks by raw score (13 points). Anagram alternatives include SUBIMAGO — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include ZYZZYVAS, QUIZZIFY, QUIZZERY, QUIZZISH; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, BIGAMOUS carries 4 vowels and 4 consonants. Its vowel-heavy shape often plays cleanly from racks with excess vowels. Hooks on B or S are common study angles; browse words starting with B and words ending with S to rehearse parallel sets.
BIGAMOUS is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with B, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 8-letter entries like BIGAMOUS frequently cross shorter words; knowing that BIGAMOUS contains A, B, G, I, M, O, S, U helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as b??????s to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside BIGAMOUS include AM, BI, GA — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: B, I, G, A, M, O, U, S. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble bigamous directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 13 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat BIGAMOUS as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "BIGAMOUS — of illegal marriage to a second person while legally married to a first" (13 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is BIGAMOUS a valid Scrabble word?
- BIGAMOUS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 letters, 13 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is BIGAMOUS worth in Scrabble?
- BIGAMOUS is worth 13 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: of illegal marriage to a second person while legally married to a first. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does BIGAMOUS mean?
- BIGAMOUS (adjective): of illegal marriage to a second person while legally married to a first. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of BIGAMOUS?
- BIGAMOUS scores 13 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 8-letter words.
- Does BIGAMOUS have anagrams?
- Yes. BIGAMOUS has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in BIGAMOUS?
- BIGAMOUS has 8 letters, starts with B, ends with S, and uses the alphagram ABGIMOSU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find BIGAMOUS?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 8-letter results or "contains" patterns that match BIGAMOUS. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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