Maternity
Yes, maternity is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
What does maternity mean?
noun
- the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus
- the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother
- the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother
the girl's motherliness made her invaluable in caring for the children
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for maternity
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 14 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of maternity
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters MATERNITY.
Words you can make from maternity
Frequently asked questions
Is maternity a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Maternity 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 maternity worth in Scrabble?
Maternity is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does maternity mean?
Maternity means: the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus.