ONLY
/ˈəʊn.li/
4-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of ONLY
noun
- An only child.
adjective
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Alone in a category.
"He is the only doctor for miles."
- Singularly superior; the best.
adverb
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Without others or anything further; exclusively.
"My heart is hers, and hers only."
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No more than; just.
"If there were only one more ticket!"
conjunction
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Under the condition that; but.
"You're welcome to borrow my bicycle, only please take care of it."
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But; except.
"I would enjoy running, only I have this broken leg."
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About the word ONLY
Is "ONLY" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ONLY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ONLY" worth?
In Scrabble, "ONLY" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "ONLY" mean?
An only child.
Does "ONLY" have any anagrams?
No, "ONLY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.