DORMANT
/ˈdɔːmənt/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of DORMANT
A crossbeam or joist.
Inactive, sleeping, asleep, suspended.
"Grass goes dormant during the winter, waiting for spring before it grows again."
In a sleeping posture; distinguished from couchant.
"a lion dormant"
Leaning.
Examples of DORMANT in a Sentence
- "Grass goes dormant during the winter, waiting for spring before it grows again."
- "a lion dormant"
Word Details
Is DORMANT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DORMANT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DORMANT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for DORMANT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | o | r | m | a | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DORMANT
100 words from the letters in DORMANT
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How to Use DORMANT in Word Games
DORMANT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DORMANT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DORMANT to find 100 additional valid words.