ENVY
/ˈɛnvi/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of ENVY
Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).
An object of envious notice or feeling.
Hatred, enmity, ill-feeling.
To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions.
To have envious feelings (at).
To give (something) to (someone) grudgingly or reluctantly; to begrudge.
Word Details
Is ENVY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ENVY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ENVY are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ENVY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | n | v | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ENVY
7 words from the letters in ENVY
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use ENVY in Word Games
ENVY is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ENVY is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ENVY to find 7 additional valid words.