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ANCIENT

7 letters · 2 syllables

A 1/1
N 1/2
C 3/4
I 1/1
E 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1

Definition of ANCIENT

ANCIENT is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is ANCIENT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ANCIENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ANCIENT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for ANCIENT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter ancient Total
Scrabble 1131111 9
WWF 1241121 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANCIENT

87 words from the letters in ANCIENT

How to Use ANCIENT in Word Games

ANCIENT is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since ANCIENT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ANCIENT to find 87 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ANCIENT

What does ANCIENT mean?
ANCIENT is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is ANCIENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ANCIENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ANCIENT worth in Scrabble?
ANCIENT is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from ANCIENT?
You can make 87 words from the letters in ANCIENT. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.