Mercenary
/ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:18 pts9 letters
Definition of Mercenary
noun
- One motivated by gain, especially monetary.
- A person employed to fight in an armed conflict who is not a member of the state or military group for which they are fighting and whose primary motivation is private gain.
- One hired to engage in a figurative battle, as a corporate takeover, a lawsuit, or a political campaign.
Anagrams of Mercenary
No exact anagrams found for "mercenary". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
m3
e1
r1
c3
e1
n1
a1
r1
y4
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Mercenary
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Mercenary"
Mercenary is a 9-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Mercenary" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "mercenary" is a high-scoring word.