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SLANT

5-letter adjective • 5 Scrabble points • 7 WWF points

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l1
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n1
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Letters
1
Vowels
4
Consonants
5
Scrabble
7
WWF
0
Anagrams

Definition of SLANT

SLANT is a valid 5-letter English adjective recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. While not the highest scorer, its common letters make it a versatile play. The word contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants. With more consonants than vowels, SLANT helps clear consonant-heavy racks that can otherwise limit your options.

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Adjective
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Syllables
1 syllable
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Difficulty
Easy (3/10)
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Unique Letters
5 of 5 letters

SLANT has a word difficulty rating of 3 out of 10, categorized as "Easy." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. The word consists primarily of common, frequently-used letters, making it one that most players would be familiar with.

Letter Analysis

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The 5 letters in SLANT break down into 1 vowel and 4 consonants. Every letter in SLANT appears exactly once, meaning you need 5 different tiles to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in SLANT is S, worth 1 point. Approximately 80% of the letters in SLANT are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Words That Rhyme With SLANT

These words share a similar ending pattern with SLANT, ending in -ANT. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using SLANT in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

SLANT is worth 5 base points in Scrabble. While this word has a modest base score, it uses common tiles that are easy to draw. This makes it a reliable play for maintaining rack balance. SLANT is especially useful for opening up the board or connecting to premium squares for future high-scoring plays.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, SLANT scores 7 points. Interestingly, this word scores 2 points more in WWF than in Scrabble due to different tile point values. Take advantage of this difference when playing Words With Friends. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Is SLANT a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes, SLANT is a valid Scrabble word worth 5 points.

SLANT can be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and most other word games. While worth only 5 points, it can be strategically valuable for board positioning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SLANT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SLANT is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, SLANT is worth 5 points, making it a common utility word. In Words With Friends, it earns 7 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in SLANT?

SLANT contains 5 letters total: 1 vowel and 4 consonants. It uses 5 unique letters, each appearing exactly once.

How many syllables does SLANT have?

SLANT has approximately 1 syllable. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What words rhyme with SLANT?

Words that share a similar ending sound with SLANT include: ANT, JANT, KANT, VANT, WANT. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in SLANT?

You can unscramble the letters in SLANT to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for SLANT to see every possible word you can create from these 5 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 5-Letter Words

These 5-letter words share a similar beginning with SLANT, starting with SL. Exploring related words can expand your vocabulary and give you more options during word games.

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