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Plaintive

Yes, plaintive is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does plaintive mean?

adjective

  1. expressing sorrow

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for plaintive

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of plaintive

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PLAINTIVE.

Words you can make from plaintive

Unscramble PLAINTIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is plaintive a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Plaintive 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 plaintive worth in Scrabble?

Plaintive is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does plaintive mean?

Plaintive means: expressing sorrow.