ERECT
/ɪˈɹɛkt/
5 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, verb
Definition of ERECT
Upright; vertical or reaching broadly upwards.
(of body parts) Rigid, firm; standing out perpendicularly, especially as the result of stimulation.
"The penis should be fully erect before commencing copulation."
(of a man) Having an erect penis
"OK, baby, I'm erect now. Let's get it on!"
To put up by the fitting together of materials or parts.
"to erect a house or a fort"
To cause to stand up or out.
To raise and place in an upright or perpendicular position; to set upright; to raise.
"to erect a pole, a flagstaff, a monument, etc."
Examples of ERECT in a Sentence
- "The penis should be fully erect before commencing copulation."
- "OK, baby, I'm erect now. Let's get it on!"
- "to erect a house or a fort"
- "to erect a pole, a flagstaff, a monument, etc."
Word Details
Is ERECT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ERECT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ERECT uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ERECT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | r | e | c | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ERECT
18 words from the letters in ERECT
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use ERECT in Word Games
ERECT is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, ERECT 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 ERECT to find 18 additional valid words.