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Discretionary

Yes, discretionary is a valid Scrabble word. It has 13 letters and is worth 19 points in Scrabble.

What does discretionary mean?

adjective

  1. having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment The commission has discretionary power to award extra funds
  2. (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed discretionary funds

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters13
Vowels / consonants5 / 8
Scrabble points19
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of discretionary

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DISCRETIONARY.

Words you can make from discretionary

Unscramble DISCRETIONARY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is discretionary a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Discretionary 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 discretionary worth in Scrabble?

Discretionary is worth 19 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does discretionary mean?

Discretionary means: having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment.