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WELL

/wɛl/

4-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

W 4
E 1
L 1
L 1

Meaning of WELL

adjective
  1. In good health.
    "I had been sick, but now I'm well."
  2. Good, content.
    "“How are you?” — “I'm well, thank you!”"
adverb
  1. (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
    "He does his job well."
  2. (manner) Completely, fully.
    "We’re well beat now."
interjection
  1. Used to acknowledge a statement or situation.
    "“I didn't like the music.” “Well, I thought it was good.”"
  2. An exclamation of surprise (often doubled or tripled).
    "Well, well, well, what do we have here?"
noun
  1. A hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids.
  2. A place where a liquid such as water surfaces naturally; a spring.
verb
  1. To issue forth, as water from the earth; to flow; to spring.
  2. To have something seep out of the surface.
    "Her eyes welled with tears."
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About the word WELL

Is "WELL" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "WELL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "WELL" worth?

In Scrabble, "WELL" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "WELL" mean?

In good health.

Does "WELL" have any anagrams?

No, "WELL" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.