TRUANT
/ˈtɹʊənt ~ ˈtɹuː.ənt/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of TRUANT
One who is absent without permission, especially from school.
To play truant.
"the number of schoolchildren known to have truanted"
To idle away; to waste.
To idle away time.
Absent without permission, especially from school.
"He didn't graduate because he was chronically truant and didn't have enough attendances to meet the requirement."
Wandering from business or duty; straying; loitering; idle, and shirking duty.
Examples of TRUANT in a Sentence
- "the number of schoolchildren known to have truanted"
- "He didn't graduate because he was chronically truant and didn't have enough attendances to meet the requirement."
Word Details
Is TRUANT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TRUANT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TRUANT uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TRUANT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | r | u | a | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TRUANT
44 words from the letters in TRUANT
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4-letter words
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How to Use TRUANT in Word Games
TRUANT is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, TRUANT 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 TRUANT to find 44 additional valid words.