CELIBACY
/ˈsɛləbəsi/
8 letters · 4 syllables · noun
C
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E
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L
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I
1/1
B
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A
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C
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Y
4/3
Definition of CELIBACY
noun
Abstaining from marriage; the state of being unmarried.
noun
(by extension) Abstinence from sexual relations.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
4
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
20
points
Is CELIBACY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CELIBACY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts
Words With Friends — 20 pts
Tip: CELIBACY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CELIBACY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | e | l | i | b | a | c | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CELIBACY
84 words from the letters in CELIBACY
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
abye
9/9
USUKWWF
ably
9/10
USUKWWF
blay
9/10
UK
acyl
9/10
USUKWWF
clay
9/10
USUKWWF
lacy
9/10
USUKWWF
bley
9/10
UK
lyce
9/10
UK
ceca
8/10
USUKWWF
bice
8/10
USUKWWF
yale
7/7
UK
able
6/8
USUKWWF
albe
6/8
UK
bael
6/8
UK
bale
6/8
USUKWWF
blae
6/8
USUKWWF
alec
6/8
USUKWWF
lace
6/8
USUKWWF
bail
6/8
USUKWWF
laic
6/8
USUKWWF
bile
6/8
USUKWWF
ceil
6/8
USUKWWF
lice
6/8
USUKWWF
ilea
4/5
USUKWWF
3-letter words
aby
8/8
USUKWWF
bay
8/8
USUKWWF
cay
8/8
USUKWWF
bey
8/8
USUKWWF
bye
8/8
USUKWWF
icy
8/8
USUKWWF
cly
8/9
UK
cab
7/9
USUKWWF
aye
6/5
USUKWWF
yea
6/5
USUKWWF
lay
6/6
USUKWWF
ley
6/6
USUKWWF
lye
6/6
USUKWWF
ace
5/6
USUKWWF
ice
5/6
USUKWWF
alb
5/7
USUKWWF
bal
5/7
USWWF
lab
5/7
USUKWWF
lac
5/7
USUKWWF
bel
5/7
USUKWWF
cel
5/7
USUKWWF
lib
5/7
USUKWWF
ale
3/4
USUKWWF
ela
3/4
UK
lea
3/4
USUKWWF
ail
3/4
USUKWWF
lei
3/4
USUKWWF
lie
3/4
USUKWWF
How to Use CELIBACY in Word Games
CELIBACY is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CELIBACY to find 84 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CELIBACY
What does CELIBACY mean?
CELIBACY is a noun. Abstaining from marriage; the state of being unmarried.
Is CELIBACY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CELIBACY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CELIBACY worth in Scrabble?
CELIBACY is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from CELIBACY?
You can make 84 words from the letters in CELIBACY. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CELIBACY?
Synonyms of CELIBACY include: sexlessness. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.