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PENALTY

7 letters · 3 syllables

P 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
A 1/1
L 1/2
T 1/1
Y 4/3

Definition of PENALTY

PENALTY is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is PENALTY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

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

Letter Values for PENALTY

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

Letter penalty Total
Scrabble 3111114 12
WWF 4121213 14

Anagrams of PENALTY

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PENALTY

100 words from the letters in PENALTY

How to Use PENALTY in Word Games

PENALTY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since PENALTY 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 PENALTY to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PENALTY

What does PENALTY mean?
PENALTY is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is PENALTY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PENALTY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PENALTY worth in Scrabble?
PENALTY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PENALTY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PENALTY. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of PENALTY?
The anagrams of PENALTY (words using the exact same letters) are: APLENTY. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.