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BENIGN

/bɪˈnaɪn/

6 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

B 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
G 2/3
N 1/2

Definition of BENIGN

adjective

Kind; gentle; mild.

adjective

(of a climate or environment) mild and favorable

adjective

(in combination) Not harmful to the environment.

"an ozone-benign refrigerant"

Synonyms of BENIGN

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of BENIGN

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Examples of BENIGN in a Sentence

  • "an ozone-benign refrigerant"

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
13
points

Is BENIGN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: BENIGN uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BENIGN

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

Letter benign Total
Scrabble 311121 9
WWF 412132 13

How to Use BENIGN in Word Games

BENIGN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, BENIGN is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BENIGN to find 31 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BENIGN

What does BENIGN mean?
BENIGN is a adjective. Kind; gentle; mild.
Is BENIGN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BENIGN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BENIGN worth in Scrabble?
BENIGN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BENIGN?
You can make 31 words from the letters in BENIGN. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BENIGN?
Synonyms of BENIGN include: non-malignant. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.