What does ACT mean?

Pronunciation
/ækt/
Letters
3
Scrabble score
5
Words With Friends score
6
How common
Very common

Meaning

verb

  1. perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)“think before you act”
  2. behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself“You should act like an adult”
  3. play a role or part“Gielgud played Hamlet”
  4. discharge one's duties“She acts as the chair”
  5. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind“He acted the idiot”
  6. be suitable for theatrical performance“This scene acts well”
  7. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected“The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought”
  8. be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

acts6acted8

Anagrams of ACT

cat5

Words inside ACT

2 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

at2 ta2

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Anagrams of ACT

Word lists

Questions

Is ACT a valid word in word games?

ACT is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is ACT worth?

ACT is worth 5 points with Scrabble letter values and 6 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from ACT?

2 other words, including AT and TA.