Poor has 40 synonyms including mean, hapless, wretched. Opposite words include rich. 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.
Poor contains 4 letters: 2 vowels (O) and 2 consonants (P, R). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Poor scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. Short words like poor fit near bonus squares on the board. With 2 vowels and 2 consonants, this word has a balanced letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| poverty-stricken | 29 | 32 | 16 |
| impoverished | 23 | 25 | 12 |
| hardscrabble | 22 | 25 | 12 |
| inadequate | 20 | 22 | 10 |
| insufficient | 20 | 24 | 12 |
The most common synonyms for poor are mean, hapless, wretched, destitute, pitiful. In total, there are 40 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of poor include rich.
Yes, poor is a valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 7 points.
Poor has 4 letters: 2 vowels (O) and 2 consonants (P, R).