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DOLEFUL

/ˈdoʊlfəl/

7 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

D 2/2
O 1/1
L 1/2
E 1/1
F 4/4
U 1/2
L 1/2

Definition of DOLEFUL

adjective

Filled with grief, mournful, bringing feelings of sadness.

"The doleful peal of the bell indicated another funeral was being held."

Examples of DOLEFUL in a Sentence

  • "The doleful peal of the bell indicated another funeral was being held."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is DOLEFUL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

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

Letter Values for DOLEFUL

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

Letter doleful Total
Scrabble 2111411 11
WWF 2121422 14

How to Use DOLEFUL in Word Games

DOLEFUL is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DOLEFUL 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 DOLEFUL to find 67 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DOLEFUL

What does DOLEFUL mean?
DOLEFUL is a adjective. Filled with grief, mournful, bringing feelings of sadness.
Is DOLEFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DOLEFUL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DOLEFUL worth in Scrabble?
DOLEFUL is worth 11 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 DOLEFUL?
You can make 67 words from the letters in DOLEFUL. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.