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Penitent

Yes, penitent is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does penitent mean?

noun

  1. (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

adjective

  1. feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for penitent

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of penitent

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PENITENT.

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Frequently asked questions

Is penitent a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Penitent 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 penitent worth in Scrabble?

Penitent is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does penitent mean?

Penitent means: (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor).