DEFINITE is a valid Scrabble word — 12 points
Yes. DEFINITE is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept DEFINITE?
| 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: 45 / 100
Our own measure of how useful DEFINITE is to know. It scores 12 from 8 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 7.5% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for DEFINITE
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
definitesChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How DEFINITE scores
Face value of the 8 tiles in DEFINITE, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| d | 1 | 4 |
| e | 2 | 12 |
| f | 1 | 2 |
| i | 2 | 9 |
| n | 1 | 6 |
| t | 1 | 6 |
Longer than a 7-tile rack, so DEFINITE has to be built on the board across turns.
What does DEFINITE mean in Scrabble?
adjective
Clearly decided, exact and not vague or open to doubt.
A definite answer leaves no room for argument, and a definite shape has clear edges. In grammar the definite article is the word the.
How DEFINITE is used
Everyday word for something firm, certain or clearly outlined.
- We need a definite answer by Friday.
- There is a definite improvement in her health.
- The plan has no definite starting date yet.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of DEFINITE and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with DEFINITE
4 longer words begin with DEFINITE.
Shorter words from the letters in DEFINITE
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Common questions about DEFINITE
- Is DEFINITE valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts DEFINITE, where it scores 13 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is DEFINITE worth?
- DEFINITE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.
- What does DEFINITE mean?
- Clearly decided, exact and not vague or open to doubt.
- What letters can be added to DEFINITE?
- DEFINITE takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 8 letters of DEFINITE:
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