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MAJOR

/ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/

5-letter word · 14 Scrabble points · 17 Words With Friends points

M 3
A 1
J 8
O 1
R 1

Meaning of MAJOR

noun
  1. A military rank between captain and lieutenant colonel.
    "He used to be a major in the army."
noun
  1. The main area of study of a student working toward a degree at a college or university.
    "Midway through his second year of college, he still hadn't chosen a major."
  2. A student at a college or university concentrating on a given area of study.
    "She is a math major."
verb
  1. To concentrate on a particular area of study as a student in a college or university
    "I have decided to major in mathematics."
adjective
  1. Of great significance or importance.
  2. Greater in number, quantity, or extent
    "the major part of the assembly"
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Anagrams of MAJOR

joram14

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About the word MAJOR

Is "MAJOR" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "MAJOR" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "MAJOR" worth?

In Scrabble, "MAJOR" is worth 14 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 17 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 42.

What does "MAJOR" mean?

A military rank between captain and lieutenant colonel.

What are the anagrams of "MAJOR"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as MAJOR: JORAM.