DEARLY
6-letter word
DEARLY is a valid Scrabble word
Is DEARLY Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — DEARLY has 6 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does DEARLY Mean?
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
DEARLY Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place Y on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
DEARLY — Word Stats
Is DEARLY Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DEARLY scores 10 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 10 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 10 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 10 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 10 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DEARLY are Y (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DEARLY Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DEARLY scores 10 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DEARLY scores 10 pts in WWF vs 10 pts in Scrabble.
Is DEARLY a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DEARLY cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DEARLY has 6 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from DEARLY's letters: ALDER · DALER · DARYL · DEARY · DELAY · DERAY
Is DEARLY Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DEARLY is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for DEARLY:
D__________YD____Y Is DEARLY Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DEARLY is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From DEARLY
Shorter words hidden in DEARLY's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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No perfect anagrams exist for DEARLY — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DEARLY
Is DEARLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DEARLY is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DEARLY in Scrabble?
DEARLY scores 10 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 10 points.
Is DEARLY valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DEARLY is a valid Words With Friends word worth 10 points.
What does DEARLY mean?
DEARLY: in a sincere and heartfelt manner
Can DEARLY be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DEARLY has 6 letters.
What words can you make from DEARLY's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DEARLY's letters. Short words like AD, AE, AL can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DEARLY have any anagrams?
No. DEARLY has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is DEARLY in the dictionary?
Yes. DEARLY appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.