SLANT
/ˈslænt/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of SLANT
A slope; an incline, inclination.
"The house was built on a bit of a slant and was never quite level."
A sloped surface or line.
A run: a heading driven diagonally between the dip and strike of a coal seam.
To lean, tilt or incline.
"If you slant the track a little more, the marble will roll down it faster."
To bias or skew.
"The group tends to slant its policies in favor of the big businesses it serves."
To lie or exaggerate.
Sloping; oblique; slanted.
A slashing action or motion, particularly:
Synonyms of SLANT
Words with similar meaning
Examples of SLANT in a Sentence
- "The house was built on a bit of a slant and was never quite level."
- "If you slant the track a little more, the marble will roll down it faster."
- "The group tends to slant its policies in favor of the big businesses it serves."
Word Details
Is SLANT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SLANT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SLANT uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SLANT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | l | a | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SLANT
34 words from the letters in SLANT
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SLANT in Word Games
SLANT is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SLANT 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 SLANT to find 34 additional valid words.