SAVORY
/ˈseɪvəɹi/
6 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of SAVORY
A savory snack.
Tasty, attractive to the palate.
"The fine restaurant presented an array of savory dishes; each was delicious."
Salty and/or spicy, but not sweet.
"The mushrooms, meat, bread, rice, peanuts and potatoes were all good savory foods."
Umami, modern
"The savory rabbit soup contrasted well with the sweet cucumber sandwiches with jam."
Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus Satureja, grown as culinary flavourings.
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
Is SAVORY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SAVORY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | a | v | o | r | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SAVORY
50 words from the letters in SAVORY
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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.