ABSENT
/ˈæb.sn̩t/
6-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of ABSENT
noun
- (with definite article) Something absent, especially absent people collectively; those who were or are not there.
- An absentee; a person who is not there.
adjective
- Being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; not present; missing.
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Not existing; lacking.
"The part was rudimental or absent."
preposition
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In the absence of; without; except.
"Absent taxes modern governments cannot function."
verb
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To keep (oneself) away.
"Most of the men are retired, jobless, or have otherwise temporarily absented themselves from the workplace."
- To keep (someone) away.
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About the word ABSENT
Is "ABSENT" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ABSENT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ABSENT" worth?
In Scrabble, "ABSENT" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "ABSENT" mean?
(with definite article) Something absent, especially absent people collectively; those who were or are not there.
Does "ABSENT" have any anagrams?
No, "ABSENT" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.