Anteater
Yes, anteater is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
What does anteater mean?
noun
- toothless mammal of southern Africa and Asia having a body covered with horny scales and a long snout for feeding on ants and termites
- any of several tropical American mammals of the family Myrmecophagidae which lack teeth and feed on ants and termites
- nocturnal burrowing mammal of the grasslands of Africa that feeds on termites; sole extant representative of the order Tubulidentata
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for anteater
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Rare |
Anagrams of anteater
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ANTEATER.
Words you can make from anteater
Frequently asked questions
Is anteater a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Anteater 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 anteater worth in Scrabble?
Anteater is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does anteater mean?
Anteater means: toothless mammal of southern Africa and Asia having a body covered with horny scales and a long snout for feeding on ants and termites.