BETH

Noun4 lettersValid in our Scrabble word list
Unscramble BETH

Quick definition

BETH is the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet (ב), representing the "b" sound. It also means "house" in Hebrew. In word games, BETH is worth {gameData.scrabble.points} points in Scrabble, with an H providing extra value.

Is BETH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. BETH is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 9 points in Scrabble, 9 in Words With Friends and 10 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.

LetterBETHTotal
Scrabble31149
Words With Friends41139
Wordfeud411410

Definition and meaning

BETH (also spelled "bet" or "beit") is the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet, following aleph. It has a numerical value of 2 in Hebrew gematria and is one of the seven "double letters" that can have two different pronunciations.

BETH in a sentence

  • The H in BETH made all the difference - I placed it on a double letter score for 8 extra points!
  • I love playing Hebrew letter words like BETH - they always catch opponents off guard.

Origin

BETH derives from the Hebrew letter ב (bet/beth), which comes from the Proto-Semitic *bayt-, meaning "house." The letter's original pictograph resembled a tent or dwelling.

Anagrams, hooks and words inside BETH

Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of BETH.

Hooks: no front hooks; back BETHS.

Words inside BETH: 8 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: ETHHETTHEBETEHHEBEET. See all words from BETH.

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