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Hairsplitting

Yes, hairsplitting is a valid Scrabble word. It has 13 letters and is worth 19 points in Scrabble.

What does hairsplitting mean?

noun

  1. making too fine distinctions of little importance they didn't take his hairsplitting seriously

adjective

  1. developed in excessively fine detail finespun distinctions

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for hairsplitting

Word facts

Letters13
Vowels / consonants4 / 9
Scrabble points19
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of hairsplitting

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HAIRSPLITTING.

Words you can make from hairsplitting

Unscramble HAIRSPLITTING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is hairsplitting a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Hairsplitting 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 hairsplitting worth in Scrabble?

Hairsplitting is worth 19 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does hairsplitting mean?

Hairsplitting means: making too fine distinctions of little importance.