BISHOP
/ˈbɪʃəp/
6-letter word · 13 Scrabble points · 14 Words With Friends points
Meaning of BISHOP
- An overseer of congregations: either any such overseer, generally speaking, or (in Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Anglicanism, etc.) an official in the church hierarchy (actively or nominally) governing a diocese, supervising the church's priests, deacons, and property in its territory.
- The holder of the Greek or Roman position of episcopus, supervisor over the public dole of grain, etc.
- To act as a bishop, to perform the duties of a bishop, especially to confirm another's membership in the church.
- To make a bishop.
- To murder by drowning.
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About the word BISHOP
Is "BISHOP" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BISHOP" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BISHOP" worth?
In Scrabble, "BISHOP" is worth 13 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 14 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 39.
What does "BISHOP" mean?
An overseer of congregations: either any such overseer, generally speaking, or (in Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Anglicanism, etc.) an official in the church hierarchy (actively or nominally) governing a diocese, supervising the church's priests, deacons, and property in its territory.
Does "BISHOP" have any anagrams?
No, "BISHOP" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.