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LONELY

/ˈləʊnli/

6 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

L 1/2
O 1/1
N 1/2
E 1/1
L 1/2
Y 4/3
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Definition of LONELY

adjective

Unhappy because of feeling isolated from contact with other people.

adjective

(of a place or time) Unfrequented by people; desolate.

adjective

(of a person) Without companions; solitary.

Synonyms of LONELY

Words with similar meaning

lonesome desert desolate empty unpeopled unpopulated alone solitary unaccompanied

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is LONELY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

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

Letter Values for LONELY

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

Letter lonely Total
Scrabble 111114 9
WWF 212123 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LONELY

34 words from the letters in LONELY

5-letter words

nelly 8/10 USUKWWF

4-letter words

yell 7/8 USUKWWF only 7/8 USUKWWF enol 4/6 USUKWWF leno 4/6 USUKWWF lone 4/6 USUKWWF noel 4/6 USUKWWF nole 4/6 UK noll 4/7 UK

3-letter words

ley 6/6 USUKWWF lye 6/6 USUKWWF nye 6/6 UK yen 6/6 USUKWWF oye 6/5 UK loy 6/6 UK noy 6/6 UK yon 6/6 USUKWWF ell 3/5 USUKWWF ole 3/4 USWWF eon 3/4 USUKWWF one 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ye 5/4 USUKWWF ny 5/5 UK oy 5/4 USUKWWF yo 5/4 USUKWWF el 2/3 USWWF en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF ln 2/4 UK oe 2/2 USWWF lo 2/3 USUKWWF ol 2/3 UK no 2/3 USUKWWF on 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use LONELY in Word Games

LONELY is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, LONELY 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 LONELY to find 34 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LONELY

What does LONELY mean?
LONELY is a adjective. Unhappy because of feeling isolated from contact with other people.
Is LONELY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LONELY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LONELY worth in Scrabble?
LONELY is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from LONELY?
You can make 34 words from the letters in LONELY. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LONELY?
Synonyms of LONELY include: lonesome, desert, desolate, empty, unpeopled, unpopulated. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.