01 Word definition

pointless

9 letters · 3 vowels · 6 consonants

Is POINTLESS a word?

Yes. POINTLESS is a 9-letter adjective. not having a point especially a sharp point Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell POINTLESS?

P-O-I-N-T-L-E-S-S

POINTLESS contains 9 letters, begins with P, and ends with S.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. not having a point especially a sharp point

    my pencils are all pointless

2adjective

  1. serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

    otiose lines in a play
Synonyms
unpointedotiosepurposelesssenselesssuperfluouswasted
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends14points
Word length9letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is POINTLESS spelled?

P1O2I3N4T5L6E7S8S9
Starts withPOIFirst 3 letters
Ends withESSLast 3 letters
Unique letters8Repeats S
Vowel balance3 / 6Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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FAQ Quick answers

About POINTLESS.

How do you spell POINTLESS?

POINTLESS is spelled P-O-I-N-T-L-E-S-S. It contains 9 letters.