OURSELVES
/aʊəˈsɛlvz/
9 letters · 3 syllables · pronoun
Definition of OURSELVES
(reflexive pronoun) Us; the group including the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition when that group also is the subject.
"We should keep this for ourselves."
We; intensifies the subject as the group including the speaker, especially to indicate that no one else satisfies the predicate.
"We did it ourselves."
Examples of OURSELVES in a Sentence
- "We should keep this for ourselves."
- "We did it ourselves."
Word Details
Is OURSELVES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OURSELVES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OURSELVES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OURSELVES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | u | r | s | e | l | v | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OURSELVES
100 words from the letters in OURSELVES
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How to Use OURSELVES in Word Games
OURSELVES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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