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VARIANT

/ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

V 4/5
A 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
A 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1

Definition of VARIANT

noun

Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.

"All breeds of dog are variants of the species “Canis lupus familiaris”."

noun

A different sequence of a gene (locus).

noun

A variable that can hold any of various unrelated data types.

adjective

Showing variety, diverse.

adjective

Showing deviation or disagreement.

adjective

Variable.

Examples of VARIANT in a Sentence

  • "All breeds of dog are variants of the species “Canis lupus familiaris”."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is VARIANT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of VARIANT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for VARIANT

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

Letter variant Total
Scrabble 4111111 10
WWF 5111121 12

How to Use VARIANT in Word Games

VARIANT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since VARIANT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble VARIANT to find 87 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About VARIANT

What does VARIANT mean?
VARIANT is a noun. Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.
Is VARIANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VARIANT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is VARIANT worth in Scrabble?
VARIANT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from VARIANT?
You can make 87 words from the letters in VARIANT. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.