Governor
/ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Governor
noun
- The chief executive officer of a first-level division of a country.
- A device which regulates or controls some action of a machine through automatic feedback.
- A member of a decision-making for an organization or entity (including some public agencies) similar to or equivalent to a board of directors (used especially for banks); a member of the board of governors.
- Father.
- Boss, employer, similar to gaffer.
Anagrams of Governor
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
g2
o1
v4
e1
r1
n1
o1
r1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Governor
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Governor"
Governor is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Governor" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "governor" is a medium-scoring word.