GHOSTLY
/ˈɡoʊstli/
7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective
Definition of GHOSTLY
Of or pertaining to ghosts or spirits.
"The ghostly moaning was heard from upstairs."
Spooky; frightening.
"A ghostly hush fell."
Relating to the soul; not carnal or secular; spiritual.
"a ghostly confessor"
Examples of GHOSTLY in a Sentence
- "The ghostly moaning was heard from upstairs."
- "A ghostly hush fell."
- "a ghostly confessor"
Word Details
Is GHOSTLY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GHOSTLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GHOSTLY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for GHOSTLY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | h | o | s | t | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| WWF | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GHOSTLY
84 words from the letters in GHOSTLY
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How to Use GHOSTLY in Word Games
GHOSTLY is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since GHOSTLY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GHOSTLY to find 84 additional valid words.