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VELA

/ˈviːlə/

4 letters · 2 syllables · noun

V 4/5
E 1/1
L 1/2
A 1/1

Definition of VELA

noun

A thin membrane, resembling a veil, such as:

noun

An accessory cloud resembling a veil extending over a large distance. Normally associated with cumulus and cumulonimbus.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is VELA a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: Short words like VELA are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for VELA

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

Letter vela Total
Scrabble 4111 7
WWF 5121 9

Anagrams of VELA

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use VELA in Word Games

VELA is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: VELA is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble VELA to find 15 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About VELA

What does VELA mean?
VELA is a noun. A thin membrane, resembling a veil, such as:
Is VELA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VELA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is VELA worth in Scrabble?
VELA is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from VELA?
You can make 15 words from the letters in VELA. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of VELA?
The anagrams of VELA (words using the exact same letters) are: LAVE, LEVA, VALE, VEAL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.