Spirant
Yes, spirant is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
What does spirant mean?
noun
- a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract
adjective
- of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for spirant
Word facts
| Letters | 7 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 9 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Rare |
Anagrams of spirant
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SPIRANT.
Words you can make from spirant
Frequently asked questions
Is spirant a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Spirant 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 spirant worth in Scrabble?
Spirant is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does spirant mean?
Spirant means: a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract.