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Temporary

Yes, temporary is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does temporary mean?

noun

  1. a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis

adjective

  1. not permanent; not lasting politics is an impermanent factor of life
  2. lacking continuity or regularity an irregular worker

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for temporary

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of temporary

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters TEMPORARY.

Words you can make from temporary

Unscramble TEMPORARY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is temporary a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Temporary 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 temporary worth in Scrabble?

Temporary is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does temporary mean?

Temporary means: a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis.