LITERACY
/ˈlɪt.ɹə.si/
8 letters · 4 syllables · noun
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T
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E
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R
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A
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C
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Y
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Definition of LITERACY
noun
The ability to read and write.
noun
Understanding of something (ex. computer literacy).
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
4
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
14
points
Is LITERACY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LITERACY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts
Words With Friends — 14 pts
Tip: LITERACY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LITERACY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | i | t | e | r | a | c | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LITERACY
100 words from the letters in LITERACY
7-letter words
6-letter words
racily
11/12
USUKWWF
acetyl
11/12
USUKWWF
clarty
11/12
UK
aerily
9/9
USUKWWF
tailye
9/9
UK
elytra
9/9
USUKWWF
lyrate
9/9
USUKWWF
raylet
9/9
UK
realty
9/9
USUKWWF
telary
9/9
UK
artily
9/9
USUKWWF
tilery
9/9
UK
eclair
8/10
USWWF
lacier
8/10
USUKWWF
atelic
8/10
USUKWWF
cartel
8/10
USUKWWF
claret
8/10
USUKWWF
rectal
8/10
USUKWWF
tarcel
8/10
UK
citral
8/10
USUKWWF
rictal
8/10
USUKWWF
relict
8/10
USUKWWF
retail
6/7
USUKWWF
retial
6/7
USUKWWF
tailer
6/7
USUKWWF
5-letter words
lacey
10/11
USUKWWF
lycea
10/11
USUKWWF
ricey
10/10
UK
clary
10/11
USUKWWF
lycra
10/11
UK
lyric
10/11
USUKWWF
talcy
10/11
UK
cetyl
10/11
UK
lytic
10/11
USUKWWF
ayrie
8/7
UK
early
8/8
USUKWWF
layer
8/8
USUKWWF
leary
8/8
USUKWWF
rayle
8/8
UK
relay
8/8
USUKWWF
lairy
8/8
UK
riyal
8/8
USUKWWF
riley
8/8
USUKWWF
laity
8/8
USUKWWF
teary
8/7
USUKWWF
lyart
8/8
USUKWWF
tyler
8/8
UK
ileac
7/9
USUKWWF
areic
7/8
USUKWWF
ceria
7/8
USUKWWF
erica
7/8
USUKWWF
carle
7/9
USUKWWF
clear
7/9
USUKWWF
lacer
7/9
USUKWWF
clair
7/9
UK
relic
7/9
USUKWWF
cleat
7/9
USUKWWF
eclat
7/9
USWWF
lacet
7/9
UK
cital
7/9
UK
ictal
7/9
UK
tical
7/9
USUKWWF
telic
7/9
USUKWWF
caret
7/8
USUKWWF
carte
7/8
USUKWWF
cater
7/8
USUKWWF
crate
7/8
USUKWWF
react
7/8
USUKWWF
recta
7/8
USUKWWF
trace
7/8
USUKWWF
artic
7/8
UK
triac
7/8
USUKWWF
citer
7/8
USUKWWF
recti
7/8
USUKWWF
trice
7/8
USUKWWF
clart
7/9
UK
ariel
5/6
USUKWWF
raile
5/6
UK
telia
5/6
USUKWWF
irate
5/5
USUKWWF
retia
5/5
USUKWWF
terai
5/5
USUKWWF
alert
5/6
USUKWWF
alter
5/6
USUKWWF
artel
5/6
USUKWWF
later
5/6
USUKWWF
ratel
5/6
USUKWWF
taler
5/6
USUKWWF
trail
5/6
USUKWWF
trial
5/6
USUKWWF
liter
5/6
USUKWWF
litre
5/6
USUKWWF
How to Use LITERACY in Word Games
LITERACY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LITERACY to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About LITERACY
What does LITERACY mean?
LITERACY is a noun. The ability to read and write.
Is LITERACY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LITERACY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LITERACY worth in Scrabble?
LITERACY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from LITERACY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in LITERACY. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.