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Wasteful

Yes, wasteful is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does wasteful mean?

adjective

  1. inefficient in use of time and effort and materials a clumsy and wasteful process
  2. tending to squander and waste
  3. laying waste when wasteful war shall statues overturn

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for wasteful

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of wasteful

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters WASTEFUL.

Words you can make from wasteful

Unscramble WASTEFUL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is wasteful a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Wasteful 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 wasteful worth in Scrabble?

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

What does wasteful mean?

Wasteful means: inefficient in use of time and effort and materials.