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Benign

Yes, benign is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does benign mean?

adjective

  1. not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)
  2. pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence a benign smile
  3. kindness of disposition or manner the benign ruler of millions

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for benign

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of benign

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BENIGN.

Words you can make from benign

Unscramble BENIGN for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is benign a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Benign 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 benign worth in Scrabble?

Benign is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does benign mean?

Benign means: not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor).