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GAINFUL

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

G 2/3
A 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
F 4/4
U 1/2
L 1/2

Definition of GAINFUL

adjective

Contrary.

adjective

Disposed to taking advantage of.

adjective

Troublesome; fractious; hard to handle.

adjective

Providing gain; profitable.

"How can we find gainful employment with dignity for the uneducated?"

Examples of GAINFUL in a Sentence

  • "How can we find gainful employment with dignity for the uneducated?"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
15
points

Is GAINFUL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

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

Letter Values for GAINFUL

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

Letter gainful Total
Scrabble 2111411 11
WWF 3112422 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in GAINFUL

93 words from the letters in GAINFUL

How to Use GAINFUL in Word Games

GAINFUL is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since GAINFUL 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 GAINFUL to find 93 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About GAINFUL

What does GAINFUL mean?
GAINFUL is a adjective. Contrary.
Is GAINFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GAINFUL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GAINFUL worth in Scrabble?
GAINFUL is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from GAINFUL?
You can make 93 words from the letters in GAINFUL. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.