AVERTED
/əˈvɜːtɪd/
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of AVERTED
To turn aside or away.
"To avert the eyes from an object."
To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.
"How can the danger be averted?"
To turn away.
Turned away, especially as an expression of feeling; also, offended; unpropitious.
Examples of AVERTED in a Sentence
- "To avert the eyes from an object."
- "How can the danger be averted?"
Word Details
Is AVERTED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AVERTED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of AVERTED earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for AVERTED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | v | e | r | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AVERTED
100 words from the letters in AVERTED
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How to Use AVERTED in Word Games
AVERTED is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since AVERTED uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble AVERTED to find 100 additional valid words.