seven-letter word · 9 points
Is AMATEUR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AMATEUR is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and an adjective, most often meaning “someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime”.
Quick answer
Is AMATEUR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. AMATEUR is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble
- 9 pts
- Words With Friends
- 11 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
AMATEUR meaning and definition
AMATEUR has 4 common senses and works as a noun and an adjective. The most common meaning is listed first.
AMATEUR as a noun
- Someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime.
- An athlete who does not play for pay.
AMATEUR as an adjective
- Engaged in as a pastime.
- Lacking professional skill or expertise.
AMATEUR Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
AMATEUR scores 9 in Scrabble and 11 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is M, worth 3 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 1 |
| M | 3 | 4 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| U | 1 | 2 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 11 |
AMATEUR on premium squares
On a double word square AMATEUR scores 18 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 27. Putting M on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. Played from a full rack, all 7 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Anagrams of AMATEUR
No other word uses exactly the letters in AMATEUR.
Unscramble AMATEUR: 111 words from its letters
The letters A, M, A, T, E, U, R make 111 shorter words, up to 6 letters long. Most common first.
- mate6
- arm5
- rate4
- tear4
- mature8
- ram5
- true4
- mat5
- rut3
- tame6
- term6
- mar5
- mute6
- rat3
- ream6
- area4
- team6
- tar3
- art3
- ear3
- rue3
- rum5
- tram6
- eat3
- ma4
- tea3
- era3
- mare6
- meat6
- aa2
- am4
- ar2
- arum6
- at2
- aura4
- em4
- emu5
- er2
- eta3
- mara6
- re2
- rem5
- tare4
- te2
- trauma8
- ut2
- ute3
- arame7
- are3
- armet7
- ate3
- ea2
- maar6
- mart6
- mater7
- me4
- mu4
- ramate8
- reata5
- ret3
- retama8
- ta2
- tam5
- tamer7
- tara4
- tau3
- trema7
- tum5
- ur2
- urate5
- urea4
- uta3
- ae2
- ama5
- amate7
- amaut7
- ame5
- amu5
- aret4
- atma6
- atua4
- aua3
- aue3
- aurae5
- aurate6
- eau3
- erm5
- et2
- maa5
- maare7
- mae5
- marae7
- maut6
- met5
- meta6
- meu5
- mura6
- mure6
- mut5
- muter7
- ramet7
- rata4
- ratu4
- rume6
- tae3
- turm6
- turme7
- ua2
- um4
- umra6
- ure3
Words like AMATEUR
One-letter changes to AMATEUR, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Add one letter to AMATEUR
- amateurs10
More 7-letter words starting with AM
- amnesic11
- amnesty12
- amyloid13
- amazing19
- amiable11
- amended11
- amorous9
- amplify17
- amalgam12
- amboyna14
- ammonia11
- ampulla11
- amusing10
- amorist9
- amanita9
- amative12
- amatory12
- ambages12
AMATEUR word facts
AMATEUR is a 7-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 4 vowels (A, E and U) and 3 consonants, with A repeated. It starts with A and ends with R. By corpus frequency, AMATEUR is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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AMATEUR Scrabble word FAQ
Is AMATEUR a Scrabble word?
Yes. AMATEUR is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does AMATEUR mean?
AMATEUR is used as a noun and an adjective. Its most common meaning is “someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime”.
How many points is AMATEUR worth in Scrabble?
AMATEUR is worth 9 points in Scrabble: A (1) + M (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + U (1) + R (1). On a double word square it scores 18, and on a triple word square 27.
How many points is AMATEUR in Words With Friends?
AMATEUR is worth 11 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does AMATEUR have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in AMATEUR, but 111 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in AMATEUR?
You can make 111 shorter words from the letters in AMATEUR, including MATE, ARM, RATE and TEAR.
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