Sacrifice
Yes, sacrifice is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
What does sacrifice mean?
noun
- the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
- personnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective)
- a loss entailed by giving up or selling something at less than its value
he had to sell his car at a considerable sacrifice
verb
- endure the loss of
He gave his life for his children
- kill or destroy
The animals were sacrificed after the experiment
- sell at a loss
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for sacrifice
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 16 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of sacrifice
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SACRIFICE.
Words you can make from sacrifice
Frequently asked questions
Is sacrifice a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Sacrifice 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 sacrifice worth in Scrabble?
Sacrifice is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does sacrifice mean?
Sacrifice means: the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc..