EIGHT
/eɪt/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, numeral, adjective
Definition of EIGHT
The digit/figure 8.
Any of the four cards in a normal deck with the value eight.
A light, narrow rowing boat, especially one used in competitive rowing, steered by a cox, in which eight rowers each have two oars.
A numerical value equal to 8; the number occurring after seven and before nine.
Describing a group or set with eight elements.
"He works eight hours a day."
The ordinal form of the number eight.
An island in a river, especially the River Thames in England.
Examples of EIGHT in a Sentence
- "He works eight hours a day."
Word Details
Is EIGHT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EIGHT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EIGHT uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EIGHT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | i | g | h | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EIGHT
23 words from the letters in EIGHT
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use EIGHT in Word Games
EIGHT is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, EIGHT is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EIGHT to find 23 additional valid words.