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SUBALTERN

/ˈsʌbəltɚn/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

S 1/1
U 1/2
B 3/4
A 1/1
L 1/2
T 1/1
E 1/1
R 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of SUBALTERN

noun

A subordinate.

noun

A commissioned officer having a rank below that of captain; a lieutenant or second lieutenant.

noun

A subaltern proposition; a proposition implied by a universal proposition. For example, some crows are black is a subaltern of all crows are black.

adjective

Of a lower rank or position; inferior or secondary; especially ranking as a junior officer, below the rank of captain.

"a subaltern officer"

adjective

Asserting only a part of what is asserted in a related proposition.

Examples of SUBALTERN in a Sentence

  • "a subaltern officer"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
15
points

Is SUBALTERN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: SUBALTERN uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SUBALTERN

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

Letter subaltern Total
Scrabble 113111111 11
WWF 124121112 15

Anagrams of SUBALTERN

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SUBALTERN

100 words from the letters in SUBALTERN

How to Use SUBALTERN in Word Games

SUBALTERN is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About SUBALTERN

What does SUBALTERN mean?
SUBALTERN is a noun. A subordinate.
Is SUBALTERN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SUBALTERN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SUBALTERN worth in Scrabble?
SUBALTERN is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SUBALTERN?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SUBALTERN. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SUBALTERN?
The anagrams of SUBALTERN (words using the exact same letters) are: UNSTABLER. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.