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ADHERE

6-letter word • 10 Scrabble points • 9 WWF points

a1
d2
h4
e1
r1
e1
6
Letters
3
Vowels
3
Consonants
10
Scrabble
9
WWF
1
Anagrams

Definition of ADHERE

ADHERE is a valid 6-letter English word recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 10 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 3 vowels and 3 consonants, with repeated letters: E (appearing 2 times).

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Word
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Syllables
2 syllables
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Difficulty
Easy (3/10)
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Unique Letters
5 of 6 letters

ADHERE has a word difficulty rating of 3 out of 10, categorized as "Easy." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. The word consists primarily of common, frequently-used letters, making it one that most players would be familiar with.

Letter Analysis

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a
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h
r

The 6 letters in ADHERE break down into 3 vowels and 3 consonants. Repeated letters: E (×2). Having duplicate letters can be both an advantage and a challenge in word games — it limits the variety of letters on your rack but also means fewer unique tiles needed to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in ADHERE is H, worth 4 points. Approximately 83% of the letters in ADHERE are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Anagrams of ADHERE

These 1 word uses the exact same 6 letters as ADHERE, rearranged into a different order. Knowing anagrams is a valuable skill in Scrabble and Words With Friends, as it gives you more options when looking at the same set of letters on your rack.

Words That Rhyme With ADHERE

These words share a similar ending pattern with ADHERE, ending in -ERE. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using ADHERE in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

ADHERE is worth 10 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (H = 4 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, ADHERE earns 20 points.

Consider playing ADHERE as a parallel play alongside existing words to score points from multiple new words created simultaneously.

Note: Since ADHERE contains repeated letters, you'll need multiple copies of certain tiles. Standard Scrabble sets include varying quantities of each letter, so check tile distribution before planning this play.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, ADHERE scores 9 points. Note that ADHERE scores 1 point less in WWF than in Scrabble, so adjust your strategy accordingly. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Is ADHERE a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes, ADHERE is a valid Scrabble word worth 10 points.

ADHERE can be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and most other word games. With 10 points, it is a high-scoring word that can significantly boost your game.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ADHERE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ADHERE is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, ADHERE is worth 10 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 9 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in ADHERE?

ADHERE contains 6 letters total: 3 vowels and 3 consonants. It uses 5 unique letters with some letters repeated.

How many syllables does ADHERE have?

ADHERE has approximately 2 syllables. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What are the anagrams of ADHERE?

Words you can make by rearranging all the letters of ADHERE include: HEADER. These anagram uses the exact same 6 letters in a different order.

What words rhyme with ADHERE?

Words that share a similar ending sound with ADHERE include: WERE, FERE, HERE, BERE, CERE. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in ADHERE?

You can unscramble the letters in ADHERE to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for ADHERE to see every possible word you can create from these 6 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 6-Letter Words

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