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Ordinary

Yes, ordinary is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does ordinary mean?

noun

  1. a judge of a probate court
  2. the expected or commonplace condition or situation not out of the ordinary
  3. a clergyman appointed to prepare condemned prisoners for death

adjective

  1. not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree ordinary everyday objects
  2. lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered average people

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for ordinary

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of ordinary

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ORDINARY.

Words you can make from ordinary

Unscramble ORDINARY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is ordinary a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Ordinary 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 ordinary worth in Scrabble?

Ordinary is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does ordinary mean?

Ordinary means: a judge of a probate court.