DENT
/dɛnt/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of DENT
A shallow deformation in the surface of an object, produced by an impact.
"The crash produced a dent in the left side of the car."
A type of maize/corn with a relatively soft outer hull, and a soft type of starch that shrinks at maturity to leave an indentation in the surface of the kernel.
(by extension) A sudden negative change, such as loss, damage, weakening, consumption or diminution, especially one produced by an external force, event or action
"That purchase put a bit of a dent in my wallet."
To impact something, producing a dent.
To develop a dent or dents.
"Copper is soft and dents easily."
A tooth, as of a card, a gear wheel, etc.
A slot or a wire in a reed
Examples of DENT in a Sentence
- "The crash produced a dent in the left side of the car."
- "That purchase put a bit of a dent in my wallet."
- "Copper is soft and dents easily."
Word Details
Is DENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DENT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DENT
13 words from the letters in DENT
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DENT in Word Games
DENT is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DENT 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 DENT to find 13 additional valid words.