How many points is SECANT worth in Scrabble?

SECANT is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SECANT?

SECANT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to SECANT?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SECANTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SECANT

8 pts

SECANT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. SECANT means "the ratio of the length of the hypotenuse to the length of the adjacent side".

Meaning & examples

/ˈsiːkənt/

noun

A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the cosine of an angle. Symbol: sec

adjective

That cuts or divides.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the ratio of the length of the hypotenuse to the length of the adjacent side

In a sentence: "The secant is noted."

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Back hooks

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SECANTS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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SECANT Scrabble FAQ

Is SECANT a Scrabble word?: SECANT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does SECANT mean?: the ratio of the length of the hypotenuse to the length of the adjacent side
How do you use SECANT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The secant is noted."
How many points is SECANT worth in Scrabble?: SECANT is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SECANT?: SECANT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SECANT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SECANTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.