INFORMANT
/ɪnˈfɔːmənt/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of INFORMANT
One who relays confidential information to someone, especially to the police; an informer.
A native speaker who acts as a linguistic reference for a language being studied. The informant demonstrates native pronunciation, provides grammaticality judgments regarding linguistic well-formedness, and may also explain cultural references and other important contextual information.
Word Details
Is INFORMANT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INFORMANT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INFORMANT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INFORMANT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | f | o | r | m | a | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INFORMANT
100 words from the letters in INFORMANT
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How to Use INFORMANT in Word Games
INFORMANT is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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