CHEERLESSNESS
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is CHEERLESSNESS a Scrabble word?
Yes. CHEERLESSNESS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (13 letters, 18 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
a feeling of dreary or pessimistic sadness
CHEERLESSNESS (noun): a feeling of dreary or pessimistic sadness.
Synonyms
uncheerfulness
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
CHEERLESSNESS scores 18 points before board multipliers.
- C = 3
- H = 4
- E = 1
- E = 1
- R = 1
- L = 1
- E = 1
- S = 1
- S = 1
- N = 1
- E = 1
- S = 1
- S = 1
Letter counts: C×1, E×4, H×1, L×1, N×1, R×1, S×4
Letter breakdown
CHEERLESSNESS has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
CHEERLESSNESS is a 13-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 13, starts with C, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "CHEERLESSNESS — a feeling of dreary or pessimistic sadness" (18 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
CHEERLESSNESS is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is CHEERLESSNESS a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
CHEERLESSNESS (noun): a feeling of dreary or pessimistic sadness.
In standard Scrabble scoring, CHEERLESSNESS totals 18 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. CHEERLESSNESS relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
CHEERLESSNESS is 13 letters long, begins with C, ends with S, and sorts to the alphagram CEEEEHLNRSSSS. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so CHEERLESSNESS is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 9 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 13-letter entries, CHEERLESSNESS ranks by raw score (18 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include UNQUIZZICALLY, QUIZZICALNESS, BENZDIOXAZINE, QUINQUEJUGOUS; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, CHEERLESSNESS carries 4 vowels and 9 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on C or S are common study angles; browse words starting with C and words ending with S to rehearse parallel sets.
CHEERLESSNESS is a 13-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 13, starts with C, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 13-letter entries like CHEERLESSNESS frequently cross shorter words; knowing that CHEERLESSNESS contains C, E, H, L, N, R, S helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as c???????????s to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside CHEERLESSNESS include CH, HE, EE — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: C, H, E, R, L, S, N. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble cheerlessness directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 18 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat CHEERLESSNESS as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "CHEERLESSNESS — a feeling of dreary or pessimistic sadness" (18 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is CHEERLESSNESS a valid Scrabble word?
- CHEERLESSNESS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (13 letters, 18 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is CHEERLESSNESS worth in Scrabble?
- CHEERLESSNESS is worth 18 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a feeling of dreary or pessimistic sadness. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does CHEERLESSNESS mean?
- CHEERLESSNESS (noun): a feeling of dreary or pessimistic sadness. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of CHEERLESSNESS?
- CHEERLESSNESS scores 18 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 13-letter words.
- Does CHEERLESSNESS have anagrams?
- CHEERLESSNESS has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in CHEERLESSNESS?
- CHEERLESSNESS has 13 letters, starts with C, ends with S, and uses the alphagram CEEEEHLNRSSSS (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find CHEERLESSNESS?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 13-letter results or "contains" patterns that match CHEERLESSNESS. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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