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Likely

Yes, likely is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does likely mean?

adjective

  1. has a good chance of being the case or of coming about these services are likely to be available to us all before long
  2. likely but not certain to be or become true or real a likely result
  3. expected to become or be; in prospect potential clients

adverb

  1. with considerable certainty; without much doubt He is probably out of the country

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for likely

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of likely

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters LIKELY.

Words you can make from likely

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Frequently asked questions

Is likely a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Likely 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 likely worth in Scrabble?

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

What does likely mean?

Likely means: has a good chance of being the case or of coming about.