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Meanwhile

Yes, meanwhile is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does meanwhile mean?

noun

  1. the time between one event, process, or period and another meanwhile the socialists are running the government

adverb

  1. at the same time but in another place meanwhile, back at the ranch...
  2. during the intervening time meanwhile I will not think about the problem

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for meanwhile

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of meanwhile

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters MEANWHILE.

Words you can make from meanwhile

Unscramble MEANWHILE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is meanwhile a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Meanwhile 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 meanwhile worth in Scrabble?

Meanwhile is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does meanwhile mean?

Meanwhile means: the time between one event, process, or period and another.