Mercenary
Yes, mercenary is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
What does mercenary mean?
noun
- a person hired to fight for another country than their own
adjective
- marked by materialism
- serving for wages in a foreign army
mercenary killers
- profit oriented
a commercial book
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for mercenary
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 16 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of mercenary
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters MERCENARY.
Words you can make from mercenary
Frequently asked questions
Is mercenary a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Mercenary 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 mercenary worth in Scrabble?
Mercenary is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does mercenary mean?
Mercenary means: a person hired to fight for another country than their own.