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Penalty

Yes, penalty is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does penalty mean?

noun

  1. the act of punishing
  2. a payment required for not fulfilling a contract
  3. the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition neglected his health and paid the penalty

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for penalty

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of penalty

  • aplenty

Words you can make from penalty

Unscramble PENALTY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is penalty a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Penalty 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 penalty worth in Scrabble?

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

What does penalty mean?

Penalty means: the act of punishing.