Colony
Yes, colony is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
What does colony mean?
noun
- a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
the American colony in Paris
- a group of organisms of the same type living or growing together
- a place where a group of people with the same interest or occupation are concentrated
a nudist colony
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for colony
Word facts
| Letters | 6 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 11 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of colony
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters COLONY.
Words you can make from colony
Frequently asked questions
Is colony a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Colony 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 colony worth in Scrabble?
Colony is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does colony mean?
Colony means: a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government.