BENT
/bɛnt/
4 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of BENT
To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
"Don’t bend your knees."
To become curved.
"Look at the trees bending in the wind."
To cause to change direction.
An inclination or talent.
"He had a natural bent for painting."
A predisposition to act or react in a particular way.
"His mind was of a technical bent."
The state of being curved, crooked, or inclined from a straight line; flexure; curvity.
"the bent of a bow"
(Of something that is usually straight) folded, dented
Corrupt, dishonest
Synonyms of BENT
Words with similar meaning
Examples of BENT in a Sentence
- "Don’t bend your knees."
- "Look at the trees bending in the wind."
- "He had a natural bent for painting."
- "His mind was of a technical bent."
Word Details
Is BENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BENT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BENT
10 words from the letters in BENT
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BENT in Word Games
BENT is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BENT is only 4 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 BENT to find 10 additional valid words.