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Scant

Yes, scant is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does scant mean?

verb

  1. work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
  2. limit in quality or quantity
  3. supply sparingly and with restricted quantities sting with the allowance

adjective

  1. less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so a light pound

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for scant

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants1 / 4
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of scant

  • canst
  • cants

Words you can make from scant

Unscramble SCANT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is scant a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Scant 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 scant worth in Scrabble?

Scant is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does scant mean?

Scant means: work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially.

Could scant be a Wordle answer?

Scant is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.