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Earnest

Yes, earnest is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.

What does earnest mean?

noun

  1. something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract

adjective

  1. characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate
  2. earnest one's dearest wish
  3. not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for earnest

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

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Frequently asked questions

Is earnest a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Earnest 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 earnest worth in Scrabble?

Earnest is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does earnest mean?

Earnest means: something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract.