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ANT

/ɛnt/

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

A 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1

Definition of ANT

noun

Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.

noun

A Web spider.

verb

To rub insects, especially ants, on one's body, perhaps to control parasites or clean feathers.

Synonyms of ANT

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
3
points
WWF
4
points

Is ANT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 3 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 3 pts Words With Friends — 4 pts

Tip: Short words like ANT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for ANT

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

Letter ant Total
Scrabble 111 3
WWF 121 4

Anagrams of ANT

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANT

5 words from the letters in ANT

How to Use ANT in Word Games

ANT is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: ANT is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ANT to find 5 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ANT

What does ANT mean?
ANT is a noun. Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.
Is ANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ANT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 3 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ANT worth in Scrabble?
ANT is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from ANT?
You can make 5 words from the letters in ANT. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ANT?
Synonyms of ANT include: emmet, pismire. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of ANT?
The anagrams of ANT (words using the exact same letters) are: TAN. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.