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URGENCY

/ˈɝ.dʒən.si/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

U 1/2
R 1/1
G 2/3
E 1/1
N 1/2
C 3/4
Y 4/3

Definition of URGENCY

noun

The quality or condition of being urgent

"the urgency of a demand"

noun

Insistence, pressure

"I have this sudden urgency to use the toilet."

Synonyms of URGENCY

Words with similar meaning

Examples of URGENCY in a Sentence

  • "the urgency of a demand"
  • "I have this sudden urgency to use the toilet."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is URGENCY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of URGENCY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.

Letter Values for URGENCY

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

Letter urgency Total
Scrabble 1121134 13
WWF 2131243 16

How to Use URGENCY in Word Games

URGENCY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since URGENCY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble URGENCY to find 60 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About URGENCY

What does URGENCY mean?
URGENCY is a noun. The quality or condition of being urgent
Is URGENCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, URGENCY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is URGENCY worth in Scrabble?
URGENCY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from URGENCY?
You can make 60 words from the letters in URGENCY. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of URGENCY?
Synonyms of URGENCY include: clamancy, exigency. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.