Skip to content

Drift

Yes, drift is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does drift mean?

noun

  1. a force that moves something along
  2. the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)
  3. a process of linguistic change over a period of time

verb

  1. be in motion due to some air or water current The leaves were blowing in the wind
  2. wander from a direct course or at random The child strayed from the path and her parents lost sight of her
  3. move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment The gypsies roamed the woods

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for drift

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants1 / 4
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of drift

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DRIFT.

Words you can make from drift

Unscramble DRIFT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is drift a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Drift 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 drift worth in Scrabble?

Drift is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does drift mean?

Drift means: a force that moves something along.

Could drift be a Wordle answer?

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