Definition of sensationalist

"sensationalist" in the noun sense

1. sensationalist, ballyhoo artist

someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention

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sensationalist in Scrabble®

The word sensationalist is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 14

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters sensationalist:

SENSATIONALIST
(144)
SENSATIONALIST
(144)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (89 words)

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In sensationalist

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sensationalist in Words With Friends™

The word sensationalist is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 17

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters sensationalist:

SENSATIONALIST
(207)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (89 words)

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All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word sensationalist

SENSATIONALIST
(207)
SENSATIONALIST
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SENSATIONALIST
(150)
SENSATIONALIST
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SENSATIONALIST
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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In sensationalist

SENSATIONALIST
(207)
SENSATIONALIST
(189)
SENSATIONALIST
(150)
SENSATIONALIST
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SENSATIONALIST
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SENSATIONALIST
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