Waste
Yes, waste is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.
What does waste mean?
noun
- any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
they collect the waste once a week
- useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste
- the trait of wasting resources
a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste
verb
- spend thoughtlessly; throw away
He wasted his inheritance on his insincere friends
- use inefficiently or inappropriately
waste heat
- get rid of
We waste the dirty water by channeling it into the sewer
adjective
- located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
a desert island
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for waste
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of waste
Words you can make from waste
Frequently asked questions
Is waste a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Waste 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 waste worth in Scrabble?
Waste is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does waste mean?
Waste means: any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted.
Could waste be a Wordle answer?
Waste is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.