METELY
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is METELY a Scrabble word?
Yes. METELY is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 11 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
METELY is a playable English word in our word-game dictionary. It ends with the suffix "-LY", which often an adverb (quickly, barely) or adjective (friendly).
Scrabble score breakdown
METELY scores 11 points before board multipliers.
- M = 3
- E = 1
- T = 1
- E = 1
- L = 1
- Y = 4
Letter counts: E×2, L×1, M×1, T×1, Y×1
Anagrams of METELY
Similar 6-letter words
Crossword relevance
METELY is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with M, ends with Y, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "She played METELY for 11 base points, using the Y hook on a double-word square."
Word origin
Adverbial -ly derives from Old English -līce, meaning "in the manner of."
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
METELY 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 METELY a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
METELY is a playable English word in our word-game dictionary. It ends with the suffix "-LY", which often an adverb (quickly, barely) or adjective (friendly).
In standard Scrabble scoring, METELY totals 11 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. METELY 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.
METELY is 6 letters long, begins with M, ends with Y, and sorts to the alphagram EELMTY. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 6-letter entries, METELY ranks by raw score (11 points). Anagram alternatives include MEETLY — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZY, BEZAZZ, PIZAZZ, ZAQQUM; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, METELY carries 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on M or Y are common study angles; browse words starting with M and words ending with Y to rehearse parallel sets.
METELY is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with M, ends with Y, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like METELY frequently cross shorter words; knowing that METELY contains E, L, M, T, Y helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as m????y to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside METELY include LY, ME, EL — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: M, E, T, L, Y. 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 metely directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 11 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: Adverbial -ly derives from Old English -līce, meaning "in the manner of." (structural affix note).
Example usage: Example: "She played METELY for 11 base points, using the Y hook on a double-word square." 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 METELY a valid Scrabble word?
- METELY is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 11 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 METELY worth in Scrabble?
- METELY is worth 11 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does METELY mean?
- METELY is a playable English word in our word-game dictionary. It ends with the suffix "-LY", which often an adverb (quickly, barely) or adjective (friendly).
- What is the Scrabble score of METELY?
- METELY scores 11 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 6-letter words.
- Does METELY have anagrams?
- Yes. METELY has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in METELY?
- METELY has 6 letters, starts with M, ends with Y, and uses the alphagram EELMTY (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find METELY?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 6-letter results or "contains" patterns that match METELY. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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