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Long

Yes, long is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 5 points in Scrabble.

What does long mean?

verb

  1. desire strongly or persistently

adjective

  1. primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified a long life
  2. primarily spatial sense; of relatively great or greater than average spatial extension or extension as specified a long road
  3. of relatively great height a race of long gaunt men

adverb

  1. for an extended time or at a distant time a promotion long overdue
  2. for an extended distance

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for long

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants1 / 3
Scrabble points5
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of long

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters LONG.

Words you can make from long

Unscramble LONG for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is long a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Long 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 long worth in Scrabble?

Long is worth 5 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does long mean?

Long means: desire strongly or persistently.