Well
Yes, well is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
What does well mean?
noun
- a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
- a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
- an abundant source
she was a well of information
verb
- come up, as of a liquid
Tears well in her eyes
adjective
- in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury
appears to be entirely well
- resulting favorably
it's a good thing that I wasn't there
- wise or advantageous and hence advisable
it would be well to start early
adverb
- (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
the children behaved well
- thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
The problem is well understood
- indicating high probability; in all likelihood
I might well do it
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for well
Word facts
| Letters | 4 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 1 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 7 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of well
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters WELL.
Words you can make from well
Frequently asked questions
Is well a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Well 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 well worth in Scrabble?
Well is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does well mean?
Well means: a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine.