Former
Yes, former is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
What does former mean?
noun
- the first of two or the first mentioned of two
Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the former is remembered today
adjective
- referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
the novel was made into a film in 1943 and again in 1967; I prefer the former version to the latter one
- belonging to some prior time
erstwhile friend
- (used especially of persons) of the immediate past
the former president
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for former
Word facts
| Letters | 6 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 11 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of former
Words you can make from former
Frequently asked questions
Is former a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Former 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 former worth in Scrabble?
Former is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does former mean?
Former means: the first of two or the first mentioned of two.