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Unfortunate

Yes, unfortunate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does unfortunate mean?

noun

  1. a person who suffers misfortune

adjective

  1. not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune an unfortunate turn of events
  2. not auspicious; boding ill
  3. unsuitable or regrettable an unfortunate choice of words

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for unfortunate

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants5 / 6
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of unfortunate

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters UNFORTUNATE.

Words you can make from unfortunate

Unscramble UNFORTUNATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is unfortunate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Unfortunate 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 unfortunate worth in Scrabble?

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

What does unfortunate mean?

Unfortunate means: a person who suffers misfortune.