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ENTERTAIN

/ˌɛntəˈteɪn/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

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N 1/2
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R 1/1
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Definition of ENTERTAIN

noun

Entertainment; pleasure.

noun

Reception of a guest; welcome.

verb

To amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.

"The motivational speaker not only instructed but also entertained the audience."

verb

To have someone over at one's home for a party or visit.

"They enjoy entertaining a lot."

verb

To receive and take into consideration; to have a thought in mind.

"The committee would like to entertain the idea of reducing the budget figures."

Examples of ENTERTAIN in a Sentence

  • "The motivational speaker not only instructed but also entertained the audience."
  • "They enjoy entertaining a lot."
  • "The committee would like to entertain the idea of reducing the budget figures."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is ENTERTAIN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: ENTERTAIN uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ENTERTAIN

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

Letter entertain Total
Scrabble 111111111 9
WWF 121111112 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ENTERTAIN

100 words from the letters in ENTERTAIN

How to Use ENTERTAIN in Word Games

ENTERTAIN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ENTERTAIN to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ENTERTAIN

What does ENTERTAIN mean?
ENTERTAIN is a noun. Entertainment; pleasure.
Is ENTERTAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ENTERTAIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ENTERTAIN worth in Scrabble?
ENTERTAIN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ENTERTAIN?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ENTERTAIN. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.