Sextant
Yes, sextant is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
What does sextant mean?
noun
- a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees
- a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 7 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 14 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of sextant
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SEXTANT.
Words you can make from sextant
Frequently asked questions
Is sextant a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Sextant 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 sextant worth in Scrabble?
Sextant is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does sextant mean?
Sextant means: a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees.