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Welfare

Yes, welfare is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does welfare mean?

noun

  1. governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need she lives on welfare
  2. something that aids or promotes well-being for the benefit of all
  3. a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for welfare

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of welfare

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters WELFARE.

Words you can make from welfare

Unscramble WELFARE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is welfare a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Welfare 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 welfare worth in Scrabble?

Welfare is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does welfare mean?

Welfare means: governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need.