Black
Yes, black is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.
What does black mean?
noun
- the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
- total absence of light
they fumbled around in total darkness
- (board games) the darker pieces
verb
- make or become black
The smoke blackened the ceiling
adjective
- being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
black leather jackets
- of or belonging to a racial group having dark skin especially of sub-Saharan African origin
a great people--a black people--...injected new meaning and dignity into the veins of civilization
- marked by anger or resentment or hostility
black looks
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for black
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 1 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 13 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of black
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BLACK.
Words you can make from black
Frequently asked questions
Is black a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Black 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 black worth in Scrabble?
Black is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does black mean?
Black means: the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white).
Could black be a Wordle answer?
Black is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.