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Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Yes. RESOURCEFULNESS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (15 letters, 20 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Part of speech: noun
the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems; "a man of resource"
resource, imagination
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
RESOURCEFULNESS scores 20 points before board multipliers.
Letter counts: C×1, E×3, F×1, L×1, N×1, O×1, R×2, S×3, U×2
RESOURCEFULNESS has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
RESOURCEFULNESS is a 15-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 15, starts with R, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example: "RESOURCEFULNESS — the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems; "a man of resource"" (20 Scrabble points).
RESOURCEFULNESS 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 RESOURCEFULNESS a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
RESOURCEFULNESS (noun): the quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation; "a man of great resourcefulness". Additional senses: the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems; "a man of resource".
In standard Scrabble scoring, RESOURCEFULNESS totals 20 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. RESOURCEFULNESS 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.
RESOURCEFULNESS is 15 letters long, begins with R, ends with S, and sorts to the alphagram CEEEFLNORRSSSUU. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so RESOURCEFULNESS is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 6 vowels, 9 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 15-letter entries, RESOURCEFULNESS ranks by raw score (20 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include BELSHAZZARESQUE, BENZDIOXDIAZINE, HYPEROXYGENIZED, OXYBENZALDEHYDE; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, RESOURCEFULNESS carries 6 vowels and 9 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on R or S are common study angles; browse words starting with R and words ending with S to rehearse parallel sets.
RESOURCEFULNESS is a 15-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 15, starts with R, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 15-letter entries like RESOURCEFULNESS frequently cross shorter words; knowing that RESOURCEFULNESS contains C, E, F, L, N, O, R, S, U helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as r?????????????s to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside RESOURCEFULNESS include CE, EF, FU — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: R, E, S, O, U, C, F, L, 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 resourcefulness directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 20 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 RESOURCEFULNESS as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "RESOURCEFULNESS — the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems; "a man of resource"" (20 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.