Famine
Yes, famine is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
What does famine mean?
noun
- an acute insufficiency
- a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for famine
Word facts
| Letters | 6 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 11 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of famine
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FAMINE.
Words you can make from famine
Frequently asked questions
Is famine a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Famine 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 famine worth in Scrabble?
Famine is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does famine mean?
Famine means: an acute insufficiency.