Relief
/ɹɪˈliːf/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:10 pts6 letters
Definition of Relief
noun
- The removal of stress or discomfort.
"I sighed with relief when I found out that my daughter hadn't got lost, but was waiting for me at home."
- The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.
- Release from a post or duty, as when replaced by another.
- The person who takes over a shift for another.
"Officer Schmidt can finally go home because his relief has arrived."
- Aid or assistance offered in time of need.
Anagrams of Relief
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
r1
e1
l1
i1
e1
f4
Total: 9 Scrabble points
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 "Relief"
Relief is a 6-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "relief" can be rearranged to form 3 other valid words.
Using "Relief" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "relief" is a low-scoring word.