LIEUTENANT
/ləˈtɛnənt/
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of LIEUTENANT
The lowest Junior Commissioned Officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.
A person who manages or executes the plans and directives of another, more senior person - i.e. a manager to his director.
The second-in-command (2IC) of a group.
A military grade that is junior to the grade the adjective modifies: lieutenant colonel, lieutenant general, lieutenant commander.
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Is LIEUTENANT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LIEUTENANT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: LIEUTENANT uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LIEUTENANT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | i | e | u | t | e | n | a | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LIEUTENANT
100 words from the letters in LIEUTENANT
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How to Use LIEUTENANT in Word Games
LIEUTENANT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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