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Novel

Yes, novel is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does novel mean?

noun

  1. an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
  2. a printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction his bookcases were filled with nothing but novels

adjective

  1. original and of a kind not seen before the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem
  2. pleasantly new or different common sense of a most refreshing sort

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for novel

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of novel

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters NOVEL.

Words you can make from novel

Unscramble NOVEL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is novel a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Novel 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 novel worth in Scrabble?

Novel is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does novel mean?

Novel means: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story.

Could novel be a Wordle answer?

Novel is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.