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VOLUNTEER

/vɒl.ənˈtɪə/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

V 4/5
O 1/1
L 1/2
U 1/2
N 1/2
T 1/1
E 1/1
E 1/1
R 1/1

Definition of VOLUNTEER

noun

One who enters into, or offers for, any service of his/her own free will, especially when done without pay.

noun

One who enters into military service voluntarily, but who, when in service, is subject to discipline and regulations like other soldiers; -- opposed to conscript; specifically, a voluntary member of the organized militia of a country as distinguished from the standing army.

noun

A person who acts out of his own will without a legal obligation, such as a donor.

verb

To enlist oneself as a volunteer.

verb

To do or offer to do something voluntarily.

"to volunteer for doing the dishes"

verb

To offer, usually unprompted.

"to volunteer an explanation"

Examples of VOLUNTEER in a Sentence

  • "to volunteer for doing the dishes"
  • "to volunteer an explanation"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points

Is VOLUNTEER a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: VOLUNTEER uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for VOLUNTEER

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

Letter volunteer Total
Scrabble 411111111 12
WWF 512221111 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in VOLUNTEER

100 words from the letters in VOLUNTEER

How to Use VOLUNTEER in Word Games

VOLUNTEER is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble VOLUNTEER to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About VOLUNTEER

What does VOLUNTEER mean?
VOLUNTEER is a noun. One who enters into, or offers for, any service of his/her own free will, especially when done without pay.
Is VOLUNTEER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VOLUNTEER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is VOLUNTEER worth in Scrabble?
VOLUNTEER is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from VOLUNTEER?
You can make 100 words from the letters in VOLUNTEER. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.