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ANTEATER

/ˈæntˌiːtə/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of ANTEATER

noun

Any of several animals, in suborder Vermilingua, which are noted for eating ants and termites which they catch with their long sticky tongues.

noun

Any of some other unrelated species that feed with ants, including pangolin (scaly anteater), echidna (spiny anteater), aardvark and numbat (banded anteater).

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
9
points

Is ANTEATER a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: ANTEATER uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ANTEATER

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

Letter anteater Total
Scrabble 11111111 8
WWF 12111111 9

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANTEATER

100 words from the letters in ANTEATER

How to Use ANTEATER in Word Games

ANTEATER is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ANTEATER

What does ANTEATER mean?
ANTEATER is a noun. Any of several animals, in suborder Vermilingua, which are noted for eating ants and termites which they catch with their long sticky tongues.
Is ANTEATER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ANTEATER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ANTEATER worth in Scrabble?
ANTEATER is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ANTEATER?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ANTEATER. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.