FAMILY
/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/
6-letter word · 14 Scrabble points · 15 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of FAMILY
noun
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A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.
"Our family lives in town."
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An extended family; a group of people who are related to one another by blood or marriage.
"1915, William T. Groves, A History and Genealogy of the Groves Family in America"
adjective
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Suitable for children and adults.
"It's not good for a date, it's a family restaurant."
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Conservative, traditional.
"The cultural struggle is for the survival of family values against all manner of atheistic amorality."
noun
- A person belonging to a particular family; a close relative or relation.
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About the word FAMILY
Is "FAMILY" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "FAMILY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "FAMILY" worth?
In Scrabble, "FAMILY" is worth 14 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 15 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 42.
What does "FAMILY" mean?
A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.
Does "FAMILY" have any anagrams?
No, "FAMILY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.