DOLEFUL
/ˈdoʊlfəl/
7 letters · 3 syllables · adjective
Definition of DOLEFUL
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
Is DOLEFUL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DOLEFUL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | d | o | l | e | f | u | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DOLEFUL
67 words from the letters in DOLEFUL
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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.