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SPIRANT

9 pts

SPIRANT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. SPIRANT means "a speech sound produced by the forcing of breath through a narrow passage".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a speech sound produced by the forcing of breath through a narrow passage

In a sentence: "The spirant is noted."

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Add one letter before SPIRANT. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in SPIRANT, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

S1
P3
I1
R1
A1
N1
T1
= 9

SPIRANT Scrabble FAQ

Is SPIRANT a Scrabble word?
SPIRANT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does SPIRANT mean?
a speech sound produced by the forcing of breath through a narrow passage
How do you use SPIRANT in a sentence?
In a sentence: "The spirant is noted."
How many points is SPIRANT worth in Scrabble?
SPIRANT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SPIRANT?
SPIRANT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SPIRANT?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ASPIRANT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.