SECT
/sɛkt/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of SECT
An offshoot of a larger religion; a group sharing particular (often unorthodox) political and/or religious beliefs.
"A religious sect."
A group following a specific ideal or a leader.
A cutting; a scion.
Examples of SECT in a Sentence
- "A religious sect."
Word Details
Is SECT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SECT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like SECT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for SECT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | e | c | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SECT
10 words from the letters in SECT
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SECT in Word Games
SECT is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: SECT 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 SECT to find 10 additional valid words.