Painful
Yes, painful is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
What does painful mean?
adjective
- causing physical or psychological pain
worked with painful slowness
- causing misery or pain or distress
it was a sore trial to him
- exceptionally bad or displeasing
atrocious taste
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for painful
Word facts
| Letters | 7 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 12 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of painful
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PAINFUL.
Words you can make from painful
Frequently asked questions
Is painful a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Painful 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 painful worth in Scrabble?
Painful is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does painful mean?
Painful means: causing physical or psychological pain.