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SEDIMENT

/ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of SEDIMENT

noun

A collection of small particles, particularly dirt, that precipitates from a river or other body of water.

"The Nile delta is composed of sediment that was washed down and deposited at the mouth of the river."

verb

To deposit material as a sediment.

verb

To be deposited as a sediment.

Examples of SEDIMENT in a Sentence

  • "The Nile delta is composed of sediment that was washed down and deposited at the mouth of the river."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is SEDIMENT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: SEDIMENT uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SEDIMENT

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

Letter sediment Total
Scrabble 11213111 11
WWF 11214121 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SEDIMENT

100 words from the letters in SEDIMENT

How to Use SEDIMENT in Word Games

SEDIMENT is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SEDIMENT to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SEDIMENT

What does SEDIMENT mean?
SEDIMENT is a noun. A collection of small particles, particularly dirt, that precipitates from a river or other body of water.
Is SEDIMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SEDIMENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SEDIMENT worth in Scrabble?
SEDIMENT is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SEDIMENT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SEDIMENT. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.