Baneful has 7 synonyms including pernicious, baleful, harmful. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with baneful by meaning or context.
Baneful contains 7 letters: 3 vowels (A, E, U) and 4 consonants (B, N, F, L). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Baneful scores 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: F (4 pts). As a 7-letter word, baneful can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| maleficent | 17 | 21 | 10 |
| harmful | 15 | 17 | 7 |
| pernicious | 14 | 18 | 10 |
| noxious | 14 | 16 | 7 |
| baleful | 12 | 16 | 7 |
The most common synonyms for baneful are pernicious, baleful, harmful, noxious, maleficent. In total, there are 7 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Baneful does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, baneful is a valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 16 points.
Baneful has 7 letters: 3 vowels (A, E, U) and 4 consonants (B, N, F, L).