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Professional

Yes, professional is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does professional mean?

noun

  1. a person engaged in one of the learned professions
  2. an athlete who plays for pay
  3. an authority qualified to teach apprentices

adjective

  1. engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood the professional man or woman possesses distinctive qualifications
  2. of or relating to or suitable as a profession professional organizations
  3. characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession professional conduct

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for professional

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants5 / 7
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of professional

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PROFESSIONAL.

Words you can make from professional

Unscramble PROFESSIONAL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is professional a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Professional 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 professional worth in Scrabble?

Professional is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does professional mean?

Professional means: a person engaged in one of the learned professions.