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Otherwise

Yes, otherwise is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does otherwise mean?

adjective

  1. other than as supposed or expected the outcome was otherwise

adverb

  1. in other respects or ways he is otherwise normal
  2. in another and different manner very soon you will know differently

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for otherwise

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of otherwise

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OTHERWISE.

Words you can make from otherwise

Unscramble OTHERWISE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is otherwise a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Otherwise 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 otherwise worth in Scrabble?

Otherwise is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does otherwise mean?

Otherwise means: other than as supposed or expected.