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PLAYFUL

/ˈpleɪfəl/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

P 3/4
L 1/2
A 1/1
Y 4/3
F 4/4
U 1/2
L 1/2

Definition of PLAYFUL

adjective

Liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

"Actually, we are pretty playful in our romantic life."

adjective

Funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome.

"A party hat is a playful conical hat people wear at parties."

adjective

Fun, recreational, not serious.

"A brainteaser is a playful puzzle posed as a test of intelligence."

Examples of PLAYFUL in a Sentence

  • "Actually, we are pretty playful in our romantic life."
  • "A party hat is a playful conical hat people wear at parties."
  • "A brainteaser is a playful puzzle posed as a test of intelligence."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
18
points

Is PLAYFUL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PLAYFUL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.

Letter Values for PLAYFUL

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

Letter playful Total
Scrabble 3114411 15
WWF 4213422 18

How to Use PLAYFUL in Word Games

PLAYFUL is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since PLAYFUL uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PLAYFUL to find 45 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PLAYFUL

What does PLAYFUL mean?
PLAYFUL is a adjective. Liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.
Is PLAYFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PLAYFUL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PLAYFUL worth in Scrabble?
PLAYFUL is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PLAYFUL?
You can make 45 words from the letters in PLAYFUL. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.