ACUTE
/əˈkjuːt/
5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of ACUTE
noun
- A person who has the acute form of a disorder, such as schizophrenia.
- An accent or tone higher than others.
verb
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To give an acute sound to.
"He acutes his rising inflection too much."
- To make acute; to sharpen, to whet.
adjective
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Brief, quick, short.
"It was an acute event."
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High or shrill.
"an acute accent or tone"
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About the word ACUTE
Is "ACUTE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ACUTE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ACUTE" worth?
In Scrabble, "ACUTE" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "ACUTE" mean?
A person who has the acute form of a disorder, such as schizophrenia.
Does "ACUTE" have any anagrams?
No, "ACUTE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.