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SPARTAN

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

S 1/1
P 3/4
A 1/1
R 1/1
T 1/1
A 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of SPARTAN

adjective

Austere, frugal, characterized by self-denial.

"I went on the retreat to the monastery, thinking I would be sleeping in a spartan cell, only to discover a simple but comfortable bedroom."

adjective

Resolute in the face of danger or adversity.

"The spartan legionaries vowed to fight to the death."

adjective

Lacking in decoration and luxury.

"After ten years as a fashion designer in the rough-and-tumble Garment District, Eloise left New York for the spartan but serene life of a farmer's wife."

Examples of SPARTAN in a Sentence

  • "I went on the retreat to the monastery, thinking I would be sleeping in a spartan cell, only to discover a simple but comfortable bedroom."
  • "The spartan legionaries vowed to fight to the death."
  • "After ten years as a fashion designer in the rough-and-tumble Garment District, Eloise left New York for the spartan but serene life of a farmer's wife."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is SPARTAN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SPARTAN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for SPARTAN

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

Letter spartan Total
Scrabble 1311111 9
WWF 1411112 11

Anagrams of SPARTAN

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPARTAN

100 words from the letters in SPARTAN

How to Use SPARTAN in Word Games

SPARTAN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since SPARTAN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About SPARTAN

What does SPARTAN mean?
SPARTAN is a adjective. Austere, frugal, characterized by self-denial.
Is SPARTAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPARTAN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SPARTAN worth in Scrabble?
SPARTAN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SPARTAN?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SPARTAN. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SPARTAN?
The anagrams of SPARTAN (words using the exact same letters) are: PARTANS, TARPANS, TRAPANS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.