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GREEDY

/ˈɡɹiːdi/

6 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

G 2/3
R 1/1
E 1/1
E 1/1
D 2/2
Y 4/3
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Definition of GREEDY

adjective

Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.

adjective

Prone to overeat.

adjective

Tending to match as much text as possible.

"This regular expression performs a greedy match."

Synonyms of GREEDY

Words with similar meaning

gluttonous

Antonyms of GREEDY

Words with opposite meaning

lazy nongreedy reluctant

Examples of GREEDY in a Sentence

  • "This regular expression performs a greedy match."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
11
points

Is GREEDY a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Tip: GREEDY uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for GREEDY

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

Letter greedy Total
Scrabble 211124 11
WWF 311123 11

Anagrams of GREEDY

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

greyed 11/11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in GREEDY

51 words from the letters in GREEDY

6-letter words

greyed 11/11 USUKWWF

5-letter words

gyred 10/10 USUKWWF redye 9/8 USUKWWF reedy 9/8 USUKWWF edger 7/8 USUKWWF greed 7/8 USUKWWF

4-letter words

edgy 9/9 USUKWWF eyed 8/7 USUKWWF yede 8/7 UK drey 8/7 UK dyer 8/7 USUKWWF yerd 8/7 UK grey 8/8 USUKWWF gyre 8/8 USUKWWF eery 7/6 USUKWWF eyer 7/6 USUKWWF eyre 7/6 USUKWWF edge 6/7 USUKWWF geed 6/7 USUKWWF dreg 6/7 USUKWWF deer 5/5 USUKWWF dere 5/5 USUKWWF dree 5/5 USUKWWF rede 5/5 USUKWWF reed 5/5 USUKWWF eger 5/6 USUKWWF egre 5/6 UK gere 5/6 UK gree 5/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

dey 7/6 USUKWWF dye 7/6 USUKWWF gey 7/7 USUKWWF dry 7/6 USUKWWF eye 6/5 USUKWWF rye 6/5 USUKWWF yer 6/5 UK ged 5/6 USUKWWF dee 4/4 USUKWWF gee 4/5 USUKWWF red 4/4 USUKWWF erg 4/5 USUKWWF gre 4/5 UK reg 4/5 USWWF ere 3/3 USUKWWF ree 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ye 5/4 USUKWWF de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF ge 3/4 UK er 2/2 USUKWWF re 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use GREEDY in Word Games

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

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, GREEDY is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GREEDY to find 51 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About GREEDY

What does GREEDY mean?
GREEDY is a adjective. Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.
Is GREEDY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GREEDY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GREEDY worth in Scrabble?
GREEDY is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from GREEDY?
You can make 51 words from the letters in GREEDY. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of GREEDY?
Synonyms of GREEDY include: gluttonous. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of GREEDY?
The anagrams of GREEDY (words using the exact same letters) are: GREYED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.