vigorish
NOUN
/vɪɡərɪʃ/
8 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH V
vigorish is a valid 8-letter word worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
V4I1G2O1R1I1S1H4
4 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 =15 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 30TRIPLE WORD → 45
MEANING
What does vigorish mean?
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
An exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest.
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2
A percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster.
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