OPULENT means wealthy, rich, or luxurious; characterized by great abundance and expensive possessions. In word games, it's a valuable 7-letter word perfect for earning the 50-point bingo bonus.
Yes. OPULENT is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 9 points in Scrabble, 13 in Words With Friends and 11 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | O | P | U | L | E | N | T | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Words With Friends | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| Wordfeud | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
OPULENT describes something characterized by wealth, luxury, and lavish abundance. From opulent palaces dripping with gold to opulent feasts with endless delicacies, this word captures the essence of extravagant richness. It's the opposite of poverty, representing the pinnacle of material wealth.
In word games, OPULENT is a strategic 7-letter play worth {gameData[selectedGame].points} base points. Using all 7 tiles earns you the coveted 50-point bingo bonus, making your total score {gameData[selectedGame].points + 50} points before any multipliers!
Pro tip: OPULENT contains the useful -ENT ending, which creates multiple hooking opportunities. The P (3 points) provides decent value, and the word's balanced letter distribution makes it more playable than many 7-letter words. Look for opportunities to build from existing words ending in -UL.
OPULENT comes from Latin "opulentus," meaning wealthy or rich, derived from "ops" meaning wealth, resources, or power. The same root gave us "opulence" and "copious." First recorded in English around 1600, the word has maintained its association with excessive wealth and luxury throughout its history.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of OPULENT.
Hooks: no front hooks; no back hooks.
Words inside OPULENT: 93 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: LEPTONLOUPENPENULTPLUTONTUPELOLETUPLOUPENETOPPELONPLEONPOULTPUNTO. See all words from OPULENT.