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ambush

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is AMBUSH a word?

Yes. AMBUSH is a 6-letter noun. the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell AMBUSH?

A-M-B-U-S-H

AMBUSH contains 6 letters, begins with A, and ends with H.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

2verb

  1. wait in hiding to attack

Synonyms
ambuscadelying in waittrapscupperbushwhackwaylaylurklie in wait
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score13points
Words With Friends15points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is AMBUSH spelled?

A1M2B3U4S5H6
Starts withAMBFirst 3 letters
Ends withUSHLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →6-letter words →Words starting with AMB →Words ending in USH →Words made from AMBUSH →Words with A →Words with B →Words with H →Words with M →

03 Word-game status

Can you play AMBUSH?

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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 15 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

More words to explore.

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FAQ Quick answers

About AMBUSH.

How do you spell AMBUSH?

AMBUSH is spelled A-M-B-U-S-H. It contains 6 letters.