What does DISTINCT mean?

Pronunciation
/dɪˈstɪŋkt/
Letters
8
Scrabble score
11
Words With Friends score
13
How common
Common

Meaning

adjective

  1. (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality“plants of several distinct types”
  2. easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined“a distinct flavor”
  3. constituting a separate entity or part“a government with three discrete divisions”
  4. recognizable; marked“noticed a distinct improvement”
  5. clearly or sharply defined to the mind“clear-cut evidence of tampering”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

distincter13distinctest14

Anagrams of DISTINCT

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside DISTINCT

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

indict9stint5tints5dint5disc7 nisi4nits4tics6tins4tint4cis5din4dis4dit4ids4ins3its3nit3sic5 sin3 sit3 tic5tin3 tis3id3 in2 is2it2si2 ti2

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Questions

Is DISTINCT a valid word in word games?

DISTINCT 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 DISTINCT worth?

DISTINCT is worth 11 points with Scrabble letter values and 13 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from DISTINCT?

45 other words, including IN, IS, IT and ITS.