WENT
/went/
4 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun
Definition of WENT
To move:
(chiefly of a machine) To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).
"The engine just won't go anymore."
To start; to begin (an action or process).
"Get ready, get set, go!"
To turn; change.
To direct (one's way or course); pursue one's way; proceed upon some course or way.
"We wended our weary way westward."
To turn; make a turn; go round; veer.
A course; a way, a path; a journey.
Synonyms of WENT
Words with similar meaning
Examples of WENT in a Sentence
- "The engine just won't go anymore."
- "Get ready, get set, go!"
- "We wended our weary way westward."
Word Details
Is WENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WENT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WENT
12 words from the letters in WENT
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use WENT in Word Games
WENT is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WENT is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WENT to find 12 additional valid words.