ASTUTE is a valid Scrabble word — 6 points
Yes. ASTUTE is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept ASTUTE?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 29 / 100
Our own measure of how useful ASTUTE is to know. It scores 6 from 6 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 6.8% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for ASTUTE
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
astuterChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF.
How ASTUTE scores
Face value of the 6 tiles in ASTUTE, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| a | 1 | 9 |
| s | 1 | 4 |
| t | 2 | 6 |
| u | 1 | 4 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
Drawing exactly these 6 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 45,990.
What does ASTUTE mean in Scrabble?
adjective
Having or showing sharp, practical judgement, especially in quickly assessing situations, people, or opportunities.
Astute praises someone's ability to see what is really going on and to act on it to their advantage, whether in business, politics, or everyday dealings with people. It carries a slightly more calculating tone than words like wise or clever, suggesting shrewdness as much as intelligence, and it is often used of investors, negotiators, and observers who read a situation correctly. The word comes ultimately from a Latin root meaning cunning, which still colours its modern sense of sharp, self-interested judgement.
How ASTUTE is used
A word of praise for sharp practical judgement, often applied to business, political or social decision-making.
- An astute investor spotted the opportunity before anyone else did.
- Her astute questions exposed the flaw in his argument.
- The astute negotiator knew exactly when to walk away from the deal.
- He made an astute observation about the company's finances.
- Only the most astute readers noticed the hidden clue in the first chapter.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of ASTUTE and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of ASTUTE
The 6 tiles of ASTUTE in a different order — 1 found.
Words starting with ASTUTE
5 longer words begin with ASTUTE.
Shorter words from the letters in ASTUTE
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Common questions about ASTUTE
- Is ASTUTE valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts ASTUTE, where it scores 7 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is ASTUTE worth?
- ASTUTE is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.
- What does ASTUTE mean?
- Having or showing sharp, practical judgement, especially in quickly assessing situations, people, or opportunities.
- What letters can be added to ASTUTE?
- ASTUTE takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 6 letters of ASTUTE:
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