Meager has 13 synonyms including paltry, miserable, marginal. Opposite words include ample. 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.
Meager contains 6 letters: 3 vowels (E, A) and 3 consonants (M, G, R). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Meager scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. At 6 letters, meager fits most board positions and pairs well with existing tiles. With 3 vowels and 3 consonants, this word has a balanced letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| hardscrabble | 22 | 25 | 12 |
| exiguous | 16 | 19 | 8 |
| scrimpy | 16 | 18 | 7 |
| meagerly | 14 | 16 | 8 |
| miserable | 13 | 16 | 9 |
The most common synonyms for meager are paltry, miserable, marginal, meagre, spare. In total, there are 13 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of meager include ample.
Yes, meager is a valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 11 points.
Meager has 6 letters: 3 vowels (E, A) and 3 consonants (M, G, R).