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BENEFIT

/ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

B 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
E 1/1
F 4/4
I 1/1
T 1/1

Definition of BENEFIT

noun

An advantage; help or aid from something.

"It was for her benefit.   His benefit was free beer."

noun

A payment made in accordance with an insurance policy or a public assistance scheme.

noun

An event such as a performance, given to raise funds for some cause.

verb

To be or to provide a benefit to.

verb

To receive a benefit (from); to be a beneficiary.

Synonyms of BENEFIT

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of BENEFIT

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Examples of BENEFIT in a Sentence

  • "It was for her benefit.   His benefit was free beer."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is BENEFIT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BENEFIT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for BENEFIT

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

Letter benefit Total
Scrabble 3111411 12
WWF 4121411 14

How to Use BENEFIT in Word Games

BENEFIT is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since BENEFIT 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 BENEFIT to find 71 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BENEFIT

What does BENEFIT mean?
BENEFIT is a noun. An advantage; help or aid from something.
Is BENEFIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BENEFIT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BENEFIT worth in Scrabble?
BENEFIT is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from BENEFIT?
You can make 71 words from the letters in BENEFIT. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BENEFIT?
Synonyms of BENEFIT include: advantage, aid, assistance, boon, foredeal, help. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.