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AMATEUR

7 letters · 3 syllables

A 1/1
M 3/4
A 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
U 1/2
R 1/1

Definition of AMATEUR

AMATEUR is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is AMATEUR a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of AMATEUR earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for AMATEUR

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

Letter amateur Total
Scrabble 1311111 9
WWF 1411121 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in AMATEUR

100 words from the letters in AMATEUR

How to Use AMATEUR in Word Games

AMATEUR is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since AMATEUR uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About AMATEUR

What does AMATEUR mean?
AMATEUR is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is AMATEUR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AMATEUR is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is AMATEUR worth in Scrabble?
AMATEUR is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from AMATEUR?
You can make 100 words from the letters in AMATEUR. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.