VENTURE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is VENTURE a Scrabble word?
Yes. VENTURE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 10 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
put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"
- any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
- a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit
- an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits; "he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it"
- put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation; "I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again"; "I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong"
- proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers; "We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer"
- put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"
Synonyms
speculation, guess, pretend, hazard, embark, adventure, stake, jeopardize
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
VENTURE scores 10 points before board multipliers.
- V = 4
- E = 1
- N = 1
- T = 1
- U = 1
- R = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: E×2, N×1, R×1, T×1, U×1, V×1
VENTURE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
VENTURE is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with V, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "VENTURE — put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"" (10 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
VENTURE 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 VENTURE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
VENTURE (noun): any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome. Additional senses: a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit; an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits; "he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it"; put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation; "I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again"; "I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong".
In standard Scrabble scoring, VENTURE totals 10 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. VENTURE 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.
VENTURE is 7 letters long, begins with V, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram EENRTUV. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so VENTURE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 7-letter entries, VENTURE ranks by raw score (10 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZ, ZYZZYVA, JAZZBOW, JAZZILY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, VENTURE carries 3 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on V or E are common study angles; browse words starting with V and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
VENTURE is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with V, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 7-letter entries like VENTURE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that VENTURE contains E, N, R, T, U, V helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as v?????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside VENTURE include VE, EN, NT — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: V, E, N, T, U, R. 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 venture directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 10 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 VENTURE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "VENTURE — put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"" (10 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 VENTURE a valid Scrabble word?
- VENTURE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 10 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 VENTURE worth in Scrabble?
- VENTURE is worth 10 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does VENTURE mean?
- VENTURE (noun): any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome. Additional senses: a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit; an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits; "he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it"; put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation; "I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again"; "I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of VENTURE?
- VENTURE scores 10 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 7-letter words.
- Does VENTURE have anagrams?
- VENTURE 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 VENTURE?
- VENTURE has 7 letters, starts with V, ends with E, and uses the alphagram EENRTUV (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find VENTURE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 7-letter results or "contains" patterns that match VENTURE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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