"Sweepstakes" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"sweepstakes" Definition
- a race or other contest for which the prize consists of the stakes contributed by the various competitors.
- the prize itself.
- a lottery in which winning tickets are selected at random, each winning-ticket number then being matched to one of the horses nominated for or entered in a specific race, and the amounts paid the winners being determined by the finishing order of the horses that run.
- lottery (def. 2).
- any gambling transaction in which each of a number of persons contributes a stake, and the stakes are awarded to one or several winners.
- a risky venture that promises large rewards: the high-tech sweepstakes.
"sweepstakes" Synonyms & Antonyms
"sweepstakes" synonyms:
- sweepstake,
- draw,
- sweep,
- raffle,
- lottery,
- competition,
- sweeps,
- prize-draw,
- game-of-chance,
- lotto,
- tombola,
- speculation,
- numbers-game,
- bingo,
- pools,
- gamble,
- gambling,
- drawing,
- door-prize
"sweepstakes" antonyms:
- accord,
- agreement,
- calm,
- harmony,
- peace,
- quiet,
- stillness,
- surrender,
- tranquility,
- tranquillity,
- truce,
- retreat,
- armistice,
- cooperation,
- compromise,
- ceasefire,
- exhibition,
- friendly,
- practice