PRUDENT
/ˈpɹuːdənt/
7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective
Definition of PRUDENT
Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; — opposed to rash; directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence
Practically wise, judicious, shrewd
"His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top"
Frugal; economical; not extravagant;
"Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget"
Examples of PRUDENT in a Sentence
- "His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top"
- "Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget"
Word Details
Is PRUDENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRUDENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PRUDENT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for PRUDENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | u | d | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRUDENT
100 words from the letters in PRUDENT
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How to Use PRUDENT in Word Games
PRUDENT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PRUDENT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PRUDENT to find 100 additional valid words.