HomeDictionary › AVARICE

AVARICE

7-letter word • 12 Scrabble points • 14 WWF points

a1
v4
a1
r1
i1
c3
e1
7
Letters
4
Vowels
3
Consonants
12
Scrabble
14
WWF
1
Anagrams

Definition of AVARICE

AVARICE is a valid 7-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 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, placing it among the higher-scoring 7-letter words available to players. The word contains 4 vowels and 3 consonants, with repeated letters: A (appearing 2 times). The vowel-heavy composition makes AVARICE particularly useful when you need to use up excess vowels from your rack.

Word Properties

📝
Part of Speech
Word
🔊
Syllables
3 syllables
🎯
Difficulty
Moderate (4/10)
🔤
Unique Letters
6 of 7 letters

AVARICE has a word difficulty rating of 4 out of 10, categorized as "Moderate." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. It uses a mix of common and less-common letters, making it a moderate challenge for word game players.

Letter Analysis

a
v
r
i
c
e

The 7 letters in AVARICE break down into 4 vowels and 3 consonants. Repeated letters: A (×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 AVARICE is V, worth 4 points. Approximately 71% of the letters in AVARICE are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Anagrams of AVARICE

These 1 word uses the exact same 7 letters as AVARICE, 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 AVARICE

These words share a similar ending pattern with AVARICE, ending in -ICE. 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 AVARICE in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

AVARICE is worth 12 base points in Scrabble. This is a high-value word that can significantly impact the game. Aim to place it on a Double Word Score (DWS) for 24 points or a Triple Word Score (TWS) for an impressive 36 points. Position the highest-value letter (V = 4 points) on a Double Letter Score (DLS) or Triple Letter Score (TLS) before applying the word multiplier for maximum impact.

Note: Since AVARICE 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, AVARICE scores 14 points. Interestingly, this word scores 2 points 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 AVARICE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, AVARICE is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, AVARICE is worth 12 points, making it a high-scoring play. In Words With Friends, it earns 14 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in AVARICE?

AVARICE contains 7 letters total: 4 vowels and 3 consonants. It uses 6 unique letters with some letters repeated.

How many syllables does AVARICE have?

AVARICE has approximately 3 syllables. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What are the anagrams of AVARICE?

Words you can make by rearranging all the letters of AVARICE include: CAVIARE. These anagram uses the exact same 7 letters in a different order.

What words rhyme with AVARICE?

Words that share a similar ending sound with AVARICE include: QUICE, JUICE, TWICE, VOICE, PRICE. 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 AVARICE?

You can unscramble the letters in AVARICE to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for AVARICE to see every possible word you can create from these 7 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 7-Letter Words

These 7-letter words share a similar beginning with AVARICE, starting with AV. Exploring related words can expand your vocabulary and give you more options during word games.

Explore More

Need to Unscramble Letters?

Use our free word unscrambler tool to find all possible words from any combination of letters. Works for Scrabble, Words With Friends, and other word games.

Try Word Unscrambler