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Resident

Yes, resident is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does resident mean?

noun

  1. someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
  2. a physician (especially an intern) who lives in a hospital and cares for hospitalized patients under the supervision of the medical staff of the hospital the resident was receiving special clinical training at the hospital

adjective

  1. living in a particular place resident aliens
  2. used of animals that do not migrate

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

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Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

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Frequently asked questions

Is resident a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Resident 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 resident worth in Scrabble?

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

What does resident mean?

Resident means: someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there.