SOLEMN
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is SOLEMN a Scrabble word?
Yes. SOLEMN is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 8 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: adjective
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message"
- characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message"
- dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises; "a grave God-fearing man"; "a quiet sedate nature"; "as sober as a judge"; "a solemn promise"; "the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence"
Synonyms
earnest, sincere, grave, sedate, sober
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
SOLEMN scores 8 points before board multipliers.
- S = 1
- O = 1
- L = 1
- E = 1
- M = 3
- N = 1
Letter counts: E×1, L×1, M×1, N×1, O×1, S×1
Anagrams of SOLEMN
Similar 6-letter words
Crossword relevance
SOLEMN is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with S, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "SOLEMN — characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message"" (8 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
SOLEMN 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 SOLEMN a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
SOLEMN (adjective): characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message". Additional senses: dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises; "a grave God-fearing man"; "a quiet sedate nature"; "as sober as a judge"; "a solemn promise"; "the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence".
In standard Scrabble scoring, SOLEMN totals 8 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. SOLEMN 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.
SOLEMN is 6 letters long, begins with S, ends with N, and sorts to the alphagram ELMNOS. There are 2 anagrams in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 19 tracked 6-letter entries, SOLEMN ranks by raw score (8 points). Anagram alternatives include LEMONS, MELONS — 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, SOLEMN carries 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on S or N are common study angles; browse words starting with S and words ending with N to rehearse parallel sets.
SOLEMN is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with S, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like SOLEMN frequently cross shorter words; knowing that SOLEMN contains E, L, M, N, O, S helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as s????n to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside SOLEMN include EM, MN, LE — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: S, O, L, E, M, 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 solemn directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 8 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 SOLEMN as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "SOLEMN — characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message"" (8 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 SOLEMN a valid Scrabble word?
- SOLEMN is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 8 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 SOLEMN worth in Scrabble?
- SOLEMN is worth 8 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does SOLEMN mean?
- SOLEMN (adjective): characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message". Additional senses: dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises; "a grave God-fearing man"; "a quiet sedate nature"; "as sober as a judge"; "a solemn promise"; "the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of SOLEMN?
- SOLEMN scores 8 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 SOLEMN have anagrams?
- Yes. SOLEMN has 2 anagrams in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in SOLEMN?
- SOLEMN has 6 letters, starts with S, ends with N, and uses the alphagram ELMNOS (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find SOLEMN?
- 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 SOLEMN. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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