Skip to content

Pertinent

Yes, pertinent is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does pertinent mean?

adjective

  1. having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand a list of articles pertinent to the discussion
  2. being of striking appropriateness and pertinence the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for pertinent

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of pertinent

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PERTINENT.

Words you can make from pertinent

Unscramble PERTINENT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is pertinent a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Pertinent 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 pertinent worth in Scrabble?

Pertinent is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does pertinent mean?

Pertinent means: having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand.