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Penury

Yes, penury is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does penury mean?

noun

  1. a state of extreme poverty or destitution their indigence appalled him

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for penury

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of penury

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PENURY.

Words you can make from penury

Unscramble PENURY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is penury a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Penury 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 penury worth in Scrabble?

Penury is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does penury mean?

Penury means: a state of extreme poverty or destitution.