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PAINFUL

/ˈpeɪn.fəl/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

P 3/4
A 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
F 4/4
U 1/2
L 1/2
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Definition of PAINFUL

adjective

Causing pain or distress, either physical or mental.

adjective

Afflicted or suffering with pain (of a body part or, formerly, of a person).

adjective

Requiring effort or labor; difficult, laborious.

Synonyms of PAINFUL

Words with similar meaning

annoying doleful irksome smartful sorrowful exerting laborious

Antonyms of PAINFUL

Words with opposite meaning

painfree painless

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points

Is PAINFUL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PAINFUL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for PAINFUL

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

Letter painful Total
Scrabble 3111411 12
WWF 4112422 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PAINFUL

84 words from the letters in PAINFUL

6-letter words

panful 11/15 USUKWWF infula 9/12 UK paulin 8/12 USUKWWF

5-letter words

pilaf 10/12 USUKWWF final 8/10 USUKWWF lapin 7/10 USUKWWF plain 7/10 USUKWWF pilau 7/10 USUKWWF ulpan 7/11 USUKWWF lupin 7/11 USUKWWF inula 5/8 UK

4-letter words

flap 9/11 USUKWWF flip 9/11 USUKWWF pfui 9/11 USUKWWF alif 7/8 USUKWWF fail 7/8 USUKWWF fila 7/8 USUKWWF fain 7/8 USUKWWF naif 7/8 USUKWWF flan 7/9 USUKWWF lauf 7/9 UK faun 7/9 USUKWWF lipa 6/8 UK pail 6/8 USUKWWF pial 6/8 USUKWWF pila 6/8 UK nipa 6/8 USUKWWF pain 6/8 USUKWWF pian 6/8 USUKWWF pina 6/8 USWWF plan 6/9 USUKWWF paul 6/9 UK pula 6/9 USUKWWF puli 6/9 USUKWWF puna 6/9 USUKWWF anil 4/6 USUKWWF lain 4/6 USUKWWF nail 4/6 USUKWWF unai 4/6 USUKWWF luna 4/7 USUKWWF ulan 4/7 USUKWWF ulna 4/7 USUKWWF

3-letter words

fil 6/7 USUKWWF fan 6/7 USUKWWF fin 6/7 USUKWWF auf 6/7 UK flu 6/8 USUKWWF fun 6/8 USUKWWF pia 5/6 USUKWWF alp 5/7 USUKWWF lap 5/7 USUKWWF pal 5/7 USUKWWF lip 5/7 USUKWWF pli 5/7 UK nap 5/7 USUKWWF pan 5/7 USUKWWF nip 5/7 USUKWWF pin 5/7 USUKWWF piu 5/7 USWWF pul 5/8 USUKWWF pun 5/8 USUKWWF ail 3/4 USUKWWF ain 3/4 USUKWWF ani 3/4 USUKWWF lan 3/5 UK lin 3/5 USWWF nil 3/5 USUKWWF anu 3/5 UK uni 3/5 UK

2-letter words

fa 5/5 USUKWWF if 5/5 USUKWWF pa 4/5 USUKWWF pi 4/5 USUKWWF up 4/6 USUKWWF ai 2/2 USUKWWF al 2/3 USWWF la 2/3 USUKWWF li 2/3 USWWF an 2/3 USUKWWF na 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF ln 2/4 UK nu 2/4 USUKWWF un 2/4 USUKWWF

How to Use PAINFUL in Word Games

PAINFUL is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since PAINFUL uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PAINFUL to find 84 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PAINFUL

What does PAINFUL mean?
PAINFUL is a adjective. Causing pain or distress, either physical or mental.
Is PAINFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PAINFUL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PAINFUL worth in Scrabble?
PAINFUL is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PAINFUL?
You can make 84 words from the letters in PAINFUL. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PAINFUL?
Synonyms of PAINFUL include: annoying, doleful, irksome, smartful, sorrowful, exerting. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.