AUSTERITY
/ɔˈstɛɹɪti/
9 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of AUSTERITY
Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
Freedom from adornment; plainness; severe simplicity.
A policy of deficit-cutting, which by definition requires lower spending, higher taxes, or both.
Word Details
Is AUSTERITY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AUSTERITY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: AUSTERITY uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AUSTERITY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | u | s | t | e | r | i | t | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AUSTERITY
100 words from the letters in AUSTERITY
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How to Use AUSTERITY in Word Games
AUSTERITY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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