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SAVORY

/ˈseɪvəɹi/

6 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

S 1/1
A 1/1
V 4/5
O 1/1
R 1/1
Y 4/3

Definition of SAVORY

noun

A savory snack.

adjective

Tasty, attractive to the palate.

"The fine restaurant presented an array of savory dishes; each was delicious."

adjective

Salty and/or spicy, but not sweet.

"The mushrooms, meat, bread, rice, peanuts and potatoes were all good savory foods."

adjective

Umami, modern

"The savory rabbit soup contrasted well with the sweet cucumber sandwiches with jam."

noun

Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus Satureja, grown as culinary flavourings.

noun

The leaves of these plants used as a flavouring.

Examples of SAVORY in a Sentence

  • "The fine restaurant presented an array of savory dishes; each was delicious."
  • "The mushrooms, meat, bread, rice, peanuts and potatoes were all good savory foods."
  • "The savory rabbit soup contrasted well with the sweet cucumber sandwiches with jam."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
12
points

Is SAVORY a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Tip: SAVORY uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SAVORY

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

Letter savory Total
Scrabble 114114 12
WWF 115113 12

How to Use SAVORY in Word Games

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

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SAVORY is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SAVORY to find 50 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SAVORY

What does SAVORY mean?
SAVORY is a noun. A savory snack.
Is SAVORY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SAVORY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SAVORY worth in Scrabble?
SAVORY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SAVORY?
You can make 50 words from the letters in SAVORY. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.