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Familiar

Yes, familiar is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does familiar mean?

noun

  1. a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support
  2. a friend who is frequently in the company of another drinking companions
  3. a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard

adjective

  1. well known or easily recognized a familiar figure
  2. within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange familiar ordinary objects found in every home
  3. (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly conversant with business trends

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for familiar

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants4 / 4
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of familiar

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FAMILIAR.

Words you can make from familiar

Unscramble FAMILIAR for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is familiar a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Familiar 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 familiar worth in Scrabble?

Familiar is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does familiar mean?

Familiar means: a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support.