Scarce has 8 synonyms including deficient, just, tight. Opposite words include abundant. 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 scarce by meaning or context.
Scarce contains 6 letters: 2 vowels (A, E) and 4 consonants (S, C, R). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Scarce scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. At 6 letters, scarce 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| insufficient | 20 | 24 | 12 |
| deficient | 15 | 17 | 9 |
| scarcely | 15 | 17 | 8 |
| hardly | 13 | 12 | 6 |
| just | 11 | 14 | 4 |
The most common synonyms for scarce are deficient, just, tight, scarcely, insufficient. In total, there are 8 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of scarce include abundant.
Yes, scarce is a valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 12 points.
Scarce has 6 letters: 2 vowels (A, E) and 4 consonants (S, C, R).