LIMBO
/ˈlɪmbəʊ/
5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points
Meaning of LIMBO
- (Roman Catholic theology, since circa 400 A.D.) The place where innocent souls exist temporarily until they can enter heaven, notably those of the saints who died before the advent of Christ (limbus patruum) and those of unbaptized but innocent children (limbus infantum).
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(by extension, since the 16th century) Any in-between place, state or condition of neglect or oblivion which results in an unresolved status, delay or deadlock.
"My application has been stuck in bureaucratic limbo for two weeks."
- A dance played by taking turns crossing under a horizontal bar or stick. The stick is lowered with each round, and the game is won by the player who passes under the bar in the lowest position.
- To dance in this way.
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About the word LIMBO
Is "LIMBO" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "LIMBO" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "LIMBO" worth?
In Scrabble, "LIMBO" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "LIMBO" mean?
(Roman Catholic theology, since circa 400 A.D.) The place where innocent souls exist temporarily until they can enter heaven, notably those of the saints who died before the advent of Christ (limbus patruum) and those of unbaptized but innocent children (limbus infantum).
Does "LIMBO" have any anagrams?
No, "LIMBO" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.