INSOLENT is a valid Scrabble word — 8 points
Yes. INSOLENT is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept INSOLENT?
| Official Scrabble Players Dictionary USA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word List USA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble Words English in most countries | Valid |
| Words with Friends Zynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 39 / 100
Our own measure of how useful INSOLENT is to know. It scores 8 from 8 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 6.9% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for INSOLENT
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
insolentsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How INSOLENT scores
Face value of the 8 tiles in INSOLENT, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| i | 1 | 9 |
| n | 2 | 6 |
| s | 1 | 4 |
| o | 1 | 8 |
| l | 1 | 4 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| t | 1 | 6 |
Longer than a 7-tile rack, so INSOLENT has to be built on the board across turns.
What does INSOLENT mean in Scrabble?
adjective
Showing rude and arrogant disrespect toward others.
An insolent remark is bold and scornful, often aimed at someone with authority such as a teacher or a boss. Parents and officers use the word when they feel openly challenged.
How INSOLENT is used
Used for rude behaviour, speech or looks that show contempt.
- The insolent boy ignored the teacher's warning.
- She gave an insolent shrug and walked away.
- His insolent tone cost him the job.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of INSOLENT and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with INSOLENT
2 longer words begin with INSOLENT.
Shorter words from the letters in INSOLENT
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Common questions about INSOLENT
- Is INSOLENT valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts INSOLENT, where it scores 11 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is INSOLENT worth?
- INSOLENT is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends.
- What does INSOLENT mean?
- Showing rude and arrogant disrespect toward others.
- What letters can be added to INSOLENT?
- INSOLENT takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 8 letters of INSOLENT:
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