Astern
Yes, astern is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
What does astern mean?
adverb
- stern foremost or backward
the steamer went astern at half speed
- at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
stow the luggage aft
- (of a ship or an airplane) behind
we dropped her astern on the end of a seven-inch manilla, and she laid comfortably on the ebb tide
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for astern
Word facts
| Letters | 6 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 6 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Rare |
Anagrams of astern
- sterna
- antres
Words you can make from astern
Frequently asked questions
Is astern a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Astern 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 astern worth in Scrabble?
Astern is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does astern mean?
Astern means: stern foremost or backward.