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Ominous

Yes, ominous is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does ominous mean?

adjective

  1. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments a baleful look
  2. presaging ill fortune ill omens

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for ominous

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants4 / 3
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of ominous

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OMINOUS.

Words you can make from ominous

Unscramble OMINOUS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is ominous a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Ominous 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 ominous worth in Scrabble?

Ominous is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does ominous mean?

Ominous means: threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments.