Better
Yes, better is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
What does better mean?
noun
- something superior in quality or condition or effect
a change for the better
- someone who bets
- a superior person having claim to precedence
the common man has been kept in his place by his betters
verb
- surpass in excellence
She bettered her own record
- to make better
The editor improved the manuscript with his changes
- get better
The weather improved toward evening
adjective
- (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din
- (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness
her health is better now
- (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
it would be better to speak to him
adverb
- comparative of `well'; in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc.
She had never sung better
- from a position of superiority or authority
father knows best
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for better
Word facts
| Letters | 6 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of better
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BETTER.
Words you can make from better
Frequently asked questions
Is better a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Better 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 better worth in Scrabble?
Better is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does better mean?
Better means: something superior in quality or condition or effect.