Common has 29 synonyms including vernacular, standard, vulgar. Opposite words include individual and uncommon. 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.
Common contains 6 letters: 2 vowels (O) and 4 consonants (C, M, N). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Common scores 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. At 6 letters, common fits most board positions and pairs well with existing tiles. With 2 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| frequent | 20 | 22 | 8 |
| democratic | 17 | 20 | 10 |
| vernacular | 15 | 20 | 10 |
| unwashed | 15 | 16 | 8 |
| communal | 14 | 20 | 8 |
The most common synonyms for common are vernacular, standard, vulgar, familiar, coarse. In total, there are 29 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of common include individual, uncommon.
Yes, common is a valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 16 points.
Common has 6 letters: 2 vowels (O) and 4 consonants (C, M, N).