Dictionary
Behalf
b 3e 1h 4a 1l 1f 4
About 2 syllables
noun · 6 letters · Very common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does behalf mean?
noun
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as `on behalf of' rather than `in behalf of')
“the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child”
for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive)
“in your behalf”
Is BEHALF a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is BEHALF worth?
Scrabble
14 ptsWords With Friends
15 ptsWordfeud
15 ptsNYT Crossplay
15 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BEHALF
Words that end like BEHALF
Common words that share the ending -ALF, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ALFBehalf: quick answers
Is BEHALF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BEHALF is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 14 points before board bonuses.
How many points is BEHALF worth?
BEHALF scores 14 points in Scrabble, 15 in Words With Friends, 15 in Wordfeud and 15 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does behalf mean?
As a noun, behalf means “as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as `on behalf of' rather than `in behalf of')”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in BEHALF?
You can make 48 shorter words from BEHALF, such as BELAH, FABLE, HABLE, HALF. See the full list.