Patent
Yes, patent is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
What does patent mean?
noun
- a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
- an official document granting a right or privilege
verb
- obtain a patent for
Should I patent this invention?
- grant rights to; grant a patent for
- make open to sight or notice
His behavior has patented an embarrassing fact about him
adjective
- (of a bodily tube or passageway) open; affording free passage
patent ductus arteriosus
- clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for patent
Word facts
| Letters | 6 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of patent
Words you can make from patent
Frequently asked questions
Is patent a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Patent 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 patent worth in Scrabble?
Patent is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does patent mean?
Patent means: a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention.