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POLITE

/pəˈlaɪt/

6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective

P 3/4
O 1/1
L 1/2
I 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1

Definition of POLITE

verb

To polish; to refine; to render polite.

adjective

Well-mannered, civilized.

"It's not polite to use a mobile phone in a restaurant."

adjective

Smooth, polished, burnished.

Antonyms of POLITE

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of POLITE in a Sentence

  • "It's not polite to use a mobile phone in a restaurant."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
10
points

Is POLITE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: POLITE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for POLITE

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

Letter polite Total
Scrabble 311111 8
WWF 412111 10

Anagrams of POLITE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

How to Use POLITE in Word Games

POLITE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, POLITE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble POLITE to find 71 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About POLITE

What does POLITE mean?
POLITE is a verb. To polish; to refine; to render polite.
Is POLITE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POLITE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is POLITE worth in Scrabble?
POLITE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from POLITE?
You can make 71 words from the letters in POLITE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of POLITE?
The anagrams of POLITE (words using the exact same letters) are: PIOLET. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.