LINT
/lɪnt/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of LINT
A fine material made by scraping cotton or linen cloth; used for dressing wounds.
Clinging fuzzy fluff that clings to fabric or accumulates in one's pockets or navel etc.
The fibrous coat of thick hairs covering the seeds of the cotton plant.
To perform a static check on (source code) to detect stylistic or programmatic errors.
"You should lint your JavaScript code before committing it."
Examples of LINT in a Sentence
- "You should lint your JavaScript code before committing it."
Word Details
Is LINT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LINT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LINT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LINT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | i | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LINT
11 words from the letters in LINT
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LINT in Word Games
LINT is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LINT is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LINT to find 11 additional valid words.