Less
Yes, less is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
What does less mean?
adjective
- (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
of less importance
- (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
no less than perfect
- (nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer
less than three weeks
adverb
- used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
less interesting
- comparative of little
she walks less than she should
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 4 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 1 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 4 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of less
- sels
Words you can make from less
- ess
- sel
- els
Frequently asked questions
Is less a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Less 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 less worth in Scrabble?
Less is worth 4 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does less mean?
Less means: (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree.