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Painstaking

Yes, painstaking is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does painstaking mean?

adjective

  1. characterized by extreme care and great effort conscientious application to the work at hand

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for painstaking

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants4 / 7
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of painstaking

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PAINSTAKING.

Words you can make from painstaking

Unscramble PAINSTAKING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is painstaking a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Painstaking 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 painstaking worth in Scrabble?

Painstaking is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does painstaking mean?

Painstaking means: characterized by extreme care and great effort.