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LENIENT

/ˈliːni.ənt/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

L 1/2
E 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
E 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
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Definition of LENIENT

noun

A lenitive; an emollient.

adjective

Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation

"The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion."

Synonyms of LENIENT

Words with similar meaning

lax permissive

Antonyms of LENIENT

Words with opposite meaning

severe strict stringent unlenient

Examples of LENIENT in a Sentence

  • "The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
10
points

Is LENIENT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of LENIENT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.

Letter Values for LENIENT

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

Letter lenient Total
Scrabble 1111111 7
WWF 2121121 10

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LENIENT

60 words from the letters in LENIENT

6-letter words

lenite 6/8 UK lenten 6/9 USUKWWF linnet 6/9 USUKWWF

5-letter words

linen 5/8 USUKWWF elite 5/6 USUKWWF elint 5/7 USUKWWF inlet 5/7 USUKWWF intel 5/7 UK lenti 5/7 UK

4-letter words

lien 4/6 USUKWWF line 4/6 USUKWWF nene 4/6 USUKWWF nine 4/6 USUKWWF linn 4/7 USUKWWF leet 4/5 USUKWWF teel 4/5 USUKWWF tele 4/5 USUKWWF lite 4/5 USUKWWF teil 4/5 UK tile 4/5 USUKWWF eten 4/5 UK nete 4/5 UK teen 4/5 USUKWWF tene 4/5 UK nite 4/5 USWWF tine 4/5 USUKWWF lent 4/6 USUKWWF lint 4/6 USUKWWF tenn 4/6 UK

3-letter words

eel 3/4 USUKWWF lee 3/4 USUKWWF lei 3/4 USUKWWF lie 3/4 USUKWWF een 3/4 UK ene 3/4 UK nee 3/4 USWWF lin 3/5 USWWF nil 3/5 USUKWWF inn 3/5 USUKWWF tee 3/3 USUKWWF tie 3/3 USUKWWF elt 3/4 UK let 3/4 USUKWWF tel 3/4 USWWF lit 3/4 USUKWWF til 3/4 USUKWWF net 3/4 USUKWWF ten 3/4 USUKWWF nit 3/4 USUKWWF tin 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

el 2/3 USWWF li 2/3 USWWF en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF ln 2/4 UK et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK it 2/2 USUKWWF ti 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use LENIENT in Word Games

LENIENT is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since LENIENT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LENIENT to find 60 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LENIENT

What does LENIENT mean?
LENIENT is a noun. A lenitive; an emollient.
Is LENIENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LENIENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LENIENT worth in Scrabble?
LENIENT is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from LENIENT?
You can make 60 words from the letters in LENIENT. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LENIENT?
Synonyms of LENIENT include: lax, permissive. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.