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PLAINLY

/ˈpleɪnli/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adverb

P 3/4
L 1/2
A 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
L 1/2
Y 4/3

Definition of PLAINLY

adverb

In a plain manner; simply; basically.

"She decorated the room plainly but neatly."

adverb

Obviously; clearly.

"You will see that ours is plainly the better method."

Synonyms of PLAINLY

Words with similar meaning

Examples of PLAINLY in a Sentence

  • "She decorated the room plainly but neatly."
  • "You will see that ours is plainly the better method."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is PLAINLY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

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

Letter Values for PLAINLY

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

Letter plainly Total
Scrabble 3111114 12
WWF 4211223 15

How to Use PLAINLY in Word Games

PLAINLY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since PLAINLY 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 PLAINLY to find 72 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PLAINLY

What does PLAINLY mean?
PLAINLY is a adverb. In a plain manner; simply; basically.
Is PLAINLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PLAINLY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PLAINLY worth in Scrabble?
PLAINLY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PLAINLY?
You can make 72 words from the letters in PLAINLY. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PLAINLY?
Synonyms of PLAINLY include: expressly, unambiguously. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.