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Barely

Yes, barely is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does barely mean?

adverb

  1. only a very short time before they could barely hear the speaker
  2. in a sparse or scanty way a barely furnished room

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for barely

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of barely

Words you can make from barely

Unscramble BARELY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is barely a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Barely 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 barely worth in Scrabble?

Barely is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does barely mean?

Barely means: only a very short time before.