TWELVE
/twɛlv/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, numeral
Definition of TWELVE
A group of twelve items.
"Fractions would be a little easier if we counted by twelves."
A twelve-bore gun.
A jury (normally composed of twelve persons).
The cardinal number occurring after eleven and before thirteen, represented in Arabic numerals as 12 and in Roman numerals as XII.
"There are twelve months in a year."
Law enforcement; the police
Examples of TWELVE in a Sentence
- "Fractions would be a little easier if we counted by twelves."
- "There are twelve months in a year."
Word Details
Is TWELVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TWELVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TWELVE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TWELVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | w | e | l | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TWELVE
31 words from the letters in TWELVE
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4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use TWELVE in Word Games
TWELVE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, TWELVE 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 TWELVE to find 31 additional valid words.