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UNFORTUNATELY

/ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnətli/

13 letters · 6 syllables · adverb

U 1/2
N 1/2
F 4/4
O 1/1
R 1/1
T 1/1
U 1/2
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Definition of UNFORTUNATELY

adverb

Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.

adverb

Used (as a parenthetical word) to express disappointment, compassion, sorrow, regret or grief.

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Word Details

Letters
13
Syllables
6
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
23
points

Is UNFORTUNATELY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends — 23 pts

Tip: UNFORTUNATELY uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for UNFORTUNATELY

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

Letter unfortunately Total
Scrabble 1141111111114 19
WWF 2241112211123 23

Words You Can Make With the Letters in UNFORTUNATELY

100 words from the letters in UNFORTUNATELY

How to Use UNFORTUNATELY in Word Games

UNFORTUNATELY is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About UNFORTUNATELY

What does UNFORTUNATELY mean?
UNFORTUNATELY is a adverb. Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
Is UNFORTUNATELY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, UNFORTUNATELY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is UNFORTUNATELY worth in Scrabble?
UNFORTUNATELY is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends. It is a 13-letter word with 6 syllables.
How many words can you make from UNFORTUNATELY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in UNFORTUNATELY. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of UNFORTUNATELY?
Synonyms of UNFORTUNATELY include: alas, regrettably, sad to say, sadly, unluckily. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.