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Bellwether

Yes, bellwether is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does bellwether mean?

noun

  1. someone who assumes leadership of a movement or activity
  2. sheep that leads the herd often wearing a bell

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants3 / 7
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of bellwether

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BELLWETHER.

Words you can make from bellwether

Unscramble BELLWETHER for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is bellwether a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Bellwether 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 bellwether worth in Scrabble?

Bellwether is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does bellwether mean?

Bellwether means: someone who assumes leadership of a movement or activity.