WASTEFUL
/ˈweɪstfəl/
8 letters · 3 syllables · adjective
W
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A
1/1
S
1/1
T
1/1
E
1/1
F
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U
1/2
L
1/2
Definition of WASTEFUL
adjective
Inclined to waste or squander money or resources.
adjective
Uninhabited, desolate.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points
Is WASTEFUL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WASTEFUL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts
Words With Friends — 16 pts
Tip: WASTEFUL uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for WASTEFUL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | a | s | t | e | f | u | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WASTEFUL
100 words from the letters in WASTEFUL
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
flaws
11/12
USUKWWF
flews
11/12
USUKWWF
fetwa
11/11
UK
wafts
11/11
USUKWWF
wefts
11/11
USUKWWF
awful
11/13
USUKWWF
alefs
8/9
USUKWWF
false
8/9
USUKWWF
feals
8/9
UK
fleas
8/9
USUKWWF
leafs
8/9
USUKWWF
aleft
8/9
UK
fetal
8/9
USUKWWF
fates
8/8
USUKWWF
feast
8/8
USUKWWF
feats
8/8
USUKWWF
festa
8/8
UK
fetas
8/8
USUKWWF
flats
8/9
USUKWWF
felts
8/9
USUKWWF
lefts
8/9
USUKWWF
laufs
8/10
UK
sulfa
8/10
USUKWWF
flues
8/10
USUKWWF
fuels
8/10
USUKWWF
fusel
8/10
USUKWWF
fault
8/10
USUKWWF
flute
8/10
USUKWWF
tufas
8/9
USUKWWF
fetus
8/9
USUKWWF
swale
8/9
USUKWWF
sweal
8/9
UK
wales
8/9
USUKWWF
weals
8/9
USUKWWF
sweat
8/8
USUKWWF
tawse
8/8
USUKWWF
twaes
8/8
USUKWWF
waste
8/8
USUKWWF
wetas
8/8
UK
twals
8/9
UK
swelt
8/9
UK
welts
8/9
USUKWWF
wauls
8/10
USUKWWF
least
5/6
USUKWWF
leats
5/6
UK
salet
5/6
UK
setal
5/6
USUKWWF
slate
5/6
USUKWWF
stale
5/6
USUKWWF
steal
5/6
USUKWWF
stela
5/6
USUKWWF
taels
5/6
USUKWWF
tales
5/6
USUKWWF
teals
5/6
USUKWWF
tesla
5/6
USUKWWF
salue
5/7
UK
lutea
5/7
USUKWWF
saute
5/6
USWWF
sault
5/7
USUKWWF
talus
5/7
USUKWWF
lutes
5/7
USUKWWF
tules
5/7
USUKWWF
4-letter words
flaw
10/11
USUKWWF
flew
10/11
USUKWWF
faws
10/10
UK
waft
10/10
USUKWWF
weft
10/10
USUKWWF
alef
7/8
USUKWWF
feal
7/8
USUKWWF
flea
7/8
USUKWWF
leaf
7/8
USUKWWF
safe
7/7
USUKWWF
self
7/8
USUKWWF
fate
7/7
USUKWWF
feat
7/7
USUKWWF
feta
7/7
USUKWWF
flat
7/8
USUKWWF
felt
7/8
USUKWWF
left
7/8
USUKWWF
fast
7/7
USUKWWF
fats
7/7
USUKWWF
efts
7/7
USUKWWF
fest
7/7
UK
fets
7/7
USUKWWF
ftes
7/7
UK
tefs
7/7
UK
lauf
7/9
UK
flue
7/9
USUKWWF
fuel
7/9
USUKWWF
How to Use WASTEFUL in Word Games
WASTEFUL is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WASTEFUL to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About WASTEFUL
What does WASTEFUL mean?
WASTEFUL is a adjective. Inclined to waste or squander money or resources.
Is WASTEFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WASTEFUL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WASTEFUL worth in Scrabble?
WASTEFUL is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from WASTEFUL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in WASTEFUL. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of WASTEFUL?
Synonyms of WASTEFUL include: prodigal, profligate. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.