Ambush has 7 synonyms including trap, lurk, ambuscade. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with ambush by meaning or context.
Ambush contains 6 letters: 2 vowels (A, U) and 4 consonants (M, B, S, H). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Ambush scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: H (4 pts). At 6 letters, ambush fits most board positions and pairs well with existing tiles. With 2 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| bushwhack | 26 | 27 | 9 |
| ambuscade | 16 | 20 | 9 |
| waylay | 15 | 14 | 6 |
| scupper | 13 | 17 | 7 |
| still-hunt | 12 | 15 | 10 |
The most common synonyms for ambush are trap, lurk, ambuscade, scupper, waylay. In total, there are 7 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Ambush does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, ambush is a valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 15 points.
Ambush has 6 letters: 2 vowels (A, U) and 4 consonants (M, B, S, H).