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Pitiful

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

What does pitiful mean?

adjective

  1. inspiring mixed contempt and pity their efforts were pathetic
  2. bad; unfortunate my finances were in a deplorable state
  3. deserving or inciting pity a hapless victim

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for pitiful

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of pitiful

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PITIFUL.

Words you can make from pitiful

Unscramble PITIFUL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is pitiful a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Pitiful 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 pitiful worth in Scrabble?

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

What does pitiful mean?

Pitiful means: inspiring mixed contempt and pity.