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ADVERSE

/ədˈvɜ(ɹ)s/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

A 1/1
D 2/2
V 4/5
E 1/1
R 1/1
S 1/1
E 1/1

Definition of ADVERSE

adjective

Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.

"adverse criticism"

adjective

Opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire.

"adverse circumstances"

adjective

Opposite; confronting.

"the adverse page"

Examples of ADVERSE in a Sentence

  • "adverse criticism"
  • "adverse circumstances"
  • "the adverse page"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is ADVERSE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ADVERSE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ADVERSE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for ADVERSE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter adverse Total
Scrabble 1241111 11
WWF 1251111 12

Anagrams of ADVERSE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ADVERSE

100 words from the letters in ADVERSE

3-letter words

How to Use ADVERSE in Word Games

ADVERSE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since ADVERSE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ADVERSE to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ADVERSE

What does ADVERSE mean?
ADVERSE is a adjective. Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.
Is ADVERSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ADVERSE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ADVERSE worth in Scrabble?
ADVERSE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from ADVERSE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ADVERSE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of ADVERSE?
The anagrams of ADVERSE (words using the exact same letters) are: EVADERS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.