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EXPECTANT

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

E 1/1
X 8/8
P 3/4
E 1/1
C 3/4
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A 1/1
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Definition of EXPECTANT

noun

A person who expects or awaits something.

adjective

Marked by expectation.

"the expectant hush before the performance"

adjective

Pregnant.

"an expectant mother"

adjective

Awaiting the effects of nature, with little active treatment.

Examples of EXPECTANT in a Sentence

  • "the expectant hush before the performance"
  • "an expectant mother"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
20
points
WWF
23
points

Is EXPECTANT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, EXPECTANT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 20 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 20 pts Words With Friends — 23 pts

Tip: EXPECTANT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for EXPECTANT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter expectant Total
Scrabble 183131111 20
WWF 184141121 23

Anagrams of EXPECTANT

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXPECTANT

100 words from the letters in EXPECTANT

9-letter words

How to Use EXPECTANT in Word Games

EXPECTANT is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EXPECTANT to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About EXPECTANT

What does EXPECTANT mean?
EXPECTANT is a noun. A person who expects or awaits something.
Is EXPECTANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXPECTANT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EXPECTANT worth in Scrabble?
EXPECTANT is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from EXPECTANT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in EXPECTANT. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of EXPECTANT?
The anagrams of EXPECTANT (words using the exact same letters) are: EXCEPTANT. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.