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RIGHTEOUS

/ˈɹaɪtʃəs/

9 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective

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Definition of RIGHTEOUS

verb

To make righteous; specifically, to justify religiously, to absolve from sin.

adjective

Free from sin or guilt.

adjective

Moral and virtuous, to the point of sanctimonious.

"Human beings should take a righteous path, and so should art. We should promote kindness and beauty through art."

adjective

Justified morally.

"righteous indignation"

Examples of RIGHTEOUS in a Sentence

  • "Human beings should take a righteous path, and so should art. We should promote kindness and beauty through art."
  • "righteous indignation"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
14
points

Is RIGHTEOUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: RIGHTEOUS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for RIGHTEOUS

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

Letter righteous Total
Scrabble 112411111 13
WWF 113311121 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in RIGHTEOUS

100 words from the letters in RIGHTEOUS

How to Use RIGHTEOUS in Word Games

RIGHTEOUS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RIGHTEOUS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About RIGHTEOUS

What does RIGHTEOUS mean?
RIGHTEOUS is a verb. To make righteous; specifically, to justify religiously, to absolve from sin.
Is RIGHTEOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RIGHTEOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is RIGHTEOUS worth in Scrabble?
RIGHTEOUS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from RIGHTEOUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in RIGHTEOUS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.