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Acute

Yes, acute is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does acute mean?

noun

  1. a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation

adjective

  1. having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course acute appendicitis
  2. extremely sharp or intense acute pain
  3. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions an acute observer of politics and politicians

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for acute

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants3 / 2
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of acute

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ACUTE.

Words you can make from acute

Unscramble ACUTE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is acute a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Acute is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is acute worth in Scrabble?

Acute is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does acute mean?

Acute means: a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation.

Could acute be a Wordle answer?

Acute is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.