How many points is MELANCHOLY worth in Scrabble?

MELANCHOLY is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MELANCHOLY?

MELANCHOLY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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MELANCHOLY

20 pts

MELANCHOLY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points. MELANCHOLY is a noun form of sadness. SADNESS means "the state of being sad".

Meaning & examples

/ˈmelənkəli/

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑl.i/

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noun

Black bile, formerly thought to be one of the four "cardinal humours" of animal bodies.
Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

adjective

Affected with great sadness or depression.
Example: Melancholy people don't talk much.

Synonyms: melancholic

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

MELANCHOLY is a noun form of sadness. SADNESS means "the state of being sad".

In a sentence: "The melancholy is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of MELANCHOLY. It scores 20 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SADNESS8 pts

Word forms

MELANCHOLIES19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in MELANCHOLY, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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MELANCHOLY Scrabble FAQ

Is MELANCHOLY a Scrabble word?: MELANCHOLY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points.
What does MELANCHOLY mean?: MELANCHOLY is a noun form of sadness. SADNESS means "the state of being sad".
How do you use MELANCHOLY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The melancholy is noted."
How many points is MELANCHOLY worth in Scrabble?: MELANCHOLY is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MELANCHOLY?: MELANCHOLY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).