ABILITY
/əˈ.bɪl.ɪ.ti/
7 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of ABILITY
Suitableness.
The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.
"This phone has the ability to have its software upgraded wirelessly."
The legal wherewithal to act.
Synonyms of ABILITY
Words with similar meaning
Examples of ABILITY in a Sentence
- "This phone has the ability to have its software upgraded wirelessly."
Word Details
Is ABILITY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ABILITY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ABILITY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for ABILITY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | b | i | l | i | t | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ABILITY
51 words from the letters in ABILITY
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How to Use ABILITY in Word Games
ABILITY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since ABILITY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ABILITY to find 51 additional valid words.