How many points is WELL worth in Scrabble?

WELL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WELL?

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

Can you add a letter to WELL?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DWELL, SWELL, WELLY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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WELL

7 pts

WELL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. WELL means "to rise to the surface and flow forth".

Meaning & examples

/wɛl/

Pronunciation: /wɛl/

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Pronunciation: /wɛl/

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adjective

In good health.
Example: I had been sick, but now I'm well.
Good, content.
Example: “How are you?” — “I'm well, thank you!”
Prudent; good; well-advised.

adverb

(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
Example: He does his job well.
(manner) Completely, fully.
Example: We’re well beat now.
(degree) To a significant degree.
Example: That author is well known.

interjection

Used to acknowledge a statement or situation.
Example: “I didn't like the music.” “Well, I thought it was good.”
An exclamation of surprise (often doubled or tripled).
Example: Well, well, well, what do we have here?
An exclamation of indignance.
Example: Well! There was no need to say that in front of my mother!

Synonyms: so, I mean, like, as if, look, see, you know

noun

A hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids.
A place where a liquid such as water surfaces naturally; a spring.
A small depression suitable for holding liquid or other objects.
Example: Make a well in the dough mixture and pour in the milk.

Synonyms: shaft

verb

To issue forth, as water from the earth; to flow; to spring.
To have something seep out of the surface.
Example: Her eyes welled with tears.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to rise to the surface and flow forth

In a sentence: "They well."

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Word forms

Front hooks

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Back hooks

Add one letter after WELL. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

WELLY11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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WELL Scrabble FAQ

Is WELL a Scrabble word?: WELL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does WELL mean?: to rise to the surface and flow forth
How do you use WELL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They well."
How many points is WELL worth in Scrabble?: WELL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WELL?: WELL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WELL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DWELL, SWELL, WELLY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

WELL

Meaning & examples

adjective

adverb

interjection

noun

verb

Definition and meaning

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WELL Scrabble FAQ

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adverb

interjection

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