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EARLY

/ˈɜː.li/

5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points

E 1
A 1
R 1
L 1
Y 4

Meaning of EARLY

noun
  1. A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day.
adjective
  1. At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.
    "at eleven, we went for an early lunch;  she began reading at an early age;  his mother suffered an early death"
  2. Arriving a time before expected; sooner than on time.
    "The early guests sipped their punch and avoided each other's eyes."
adverb
  1. At a time before expected; sooner than usual.
    "We finished the project an hour sooner than scheduled, so we left early."
  2. Soon; in good time; seasonably.
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Anagrams of EARLY

layer8
leary8
relay8

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About the word EARLY

Is "EARLY" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "EARLY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "EARLY" worth?

In Scrabble, "EARLY" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "EARLY" mean?

A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day.

What are the anagrams of "EARLY"?

3 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as EARLY: LAYER, LEARY, RELAY.