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ADMIRE

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

a1
d2
m3
i1
r1
e1
6
Letters
3
Vowels
3
Consonants
9
Scrabble
10
WWF
1
Anagrams

Definition of ADMIRE

ADMIRE 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 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 3 vowels and 3 consonants.

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
6 of 6 letters

ADMIRE 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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d
m
i
r
e

The 6 letters in ADMIRE break down into 3 vowels and 3 consonants. Every letter in ADMIRE appears exactly once, meaning you need 6 different tiles to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in ADMIRE is M, worth 3 points. Approximately 67% of the letters in ADMIRE are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Anagrams of ADMIRE

These 1 word uses the exact same 6 letters as ADMIRE, 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 ADMIRE

These words share a similar ending pattern with ADMIRE, ending in -IRE. 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 ADMIRE in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

ADMIRE is worth 9 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (M = 3 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, ADMIRE earns 18 points.

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

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, ADMIRE scores 10 points. Interestingly, this word scores 1 point more in WWF than in Scrabble due to different tile point values. Take advantage of this difference when playing Words With Friends. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ADMIRE a valid Scrabble word?

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

How many letters are in ADMIRE?

ADMIRE contains 6 letters total: 3 vowels and 3 consonants. It uses 6 unique letters, each appearing exactly once.

How many syllables does ADMIRE have?

ADMIRE 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 ADMIRE?

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

What words rhyme with ADMIRE?

Words that share a similar ending sound with ADMIRE include: FIRE, WIRE, HIRE, VIRE, MIRE. 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 ADMIRE?

You can unscramble the letters in ADMIRE to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for ADMIRE 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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