AMOUNT
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is AMOUNT a Scrabble word?
Yes. AMOUNT is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 8 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
- how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
- the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion; "an adequate amount of food for four people"
- a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
- a quantity of money; "he borrowed a large sum"; "the amount he had in cash was insufficient"
- develop into; "This idea will never amount to anything"; "nothing came of his grandiose plans"
- add up in number or quantity; "The bills amounted to $2,000"; "The bill came to $2,000"
- be tantamount or equivalent to; "Her action amounted to a rebellion"
Synonyms
measure, quantity, sum, total, sum of money, amount of money, come, add up, number
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
AMOUNT scores 8 points before board multipliers.
- A = 1
- M = 3
- O = 1
- U = 1
- N = 1
- T = 1
Letter counts: A×1, M×1, N×1, O×1, T×1, U×1
Anagrams of AMOUNT
Similar 6-letter words
Crossword relevance
AMOUNT is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with A, ends with T, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "AMOUNT — a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers" (8 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
AMOUNT is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is AMOUNT a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
AMOUNT (noun): how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify. Additional senses: the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion; "an adequate amount of food for four people"; a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers; a quantity of money; "he borrowed a large sum"; "the amount he had in cash was insufficient".
In standard Scrabble scoring, AMOUNT totals 8 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. AMOUNT relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
AMOUNT is 6 letters long, begins with A, ends with T, and sorts to the alphagram AMNOTU. There are 2 anagrams in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 3 consonants.
Among 19 tracked 6-letter entries, AMOUNT ranks by raw score (8 points). Anagram alternatives include MOUTAN, OUTMAN — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZY, BEZAZZ, PIZAZZ, ZAQQUM; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, AMOUNT carries 3 vowels and 3 consonants. Its vowel-heavy shape often plays cleanly from racks with excess vowels. Hooks on A or T are common study angles; browse words starting with A and words ending with T to rehearse parallel sets.
AMOUNT is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with A, ends with T, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like AMOUNT frequently cross shorter words; knowing that AMOUNT contains A, M, N, O, T, U helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as a????t to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside AMOUNT include AM, MO, NT — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: A, M, O, U, N, T. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble amount directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 8 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat AMOUNT as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "AMOUNT — a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers" (8 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is AMOUNT a valid Scrabble word?
- AMOUNT is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 8 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is AMOUNT worth in Scrabble?
- AMOUNT is worth 8 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does AMOUNT mean?
- AMOUNT (noun): how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify. Additional senses: the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion; "an adequate amount of food for four people"; a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers; a quantity of money; "he borrowed a large sum"; "the amount he had in cash was insufficient". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of AMOUNT?
- AMOUNT scores 8 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 6-letter words.
- Does AMOUNT have anagrams?
- Yes. AMOUNT has 2 anagrams in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in AMOUNT?
- AMOUNT has 6 letters, starts with A, ends with T, and uses the alphagram AMNOTU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find AMOUNT?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 6-letter results or "contains" patterns that match AMOUNT. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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