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Adversity

Yes, adversity is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does adversity mean?

noun

  1. a state of misfortune or affliction debt-ridden farmers struggling with adversity
  2. a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event a period marked by adversities

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for adversity

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of adversity

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ADVERSITY.

Words you can make from adversity

Unscramble ADVERSITY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is adversity a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Adversity is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is adversity worth in Scrabble?

Adversity is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does adversity mean?

Adversity means: a state of misfortune or affliction.