What does MERIT mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ˈmɛrət/
- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble score
- 7
- Words With Friends score
- 8
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- any admirable quality or attribute“work of great merit”
- the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)“there were many children whose deservingness he recognized and rewarded”
verb
- be worthy or deserving“You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
merits8meriting11
Anagrams of MERIT
Words inside MERIT
28 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is MERIT a valid word in word games?
MERIT 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 MERIT worth?
MERIT is worth 7 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from MERIT?
28 other words, including IT, ME, TIME and RE.