ARGUMENT
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is ARGUMENT a Scrabble word?
Yes. ARGUMENT is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 letters, 11 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
(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
- a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of reasoning"
- a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable
- (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
- a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie; "the editor added the argument to the poem"
- a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true; "it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true"
- a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"
- a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
Synonyms
argumentation, logical argument, line of reasoning, line, parameter, literary argument, statement, debate, controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, arguing
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
ARGUMENT scores 11 points before board multipliers.
- A = 1
- R = 1
- G = 2
- U = 1
- M = 3
- E = 1
- N = 1
- T = 1
Letter counts: A×1, E×1, G×1, M×1, N×1, R×1, T×1, U×1
Anagrams of ARGUMENT
Similar 8-letter words
Crossword relevance
ARGUMENT is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with A, ends with T, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "ARGUMENT — (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program" (11 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
ARGUMENT 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 ARGUMENT a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
ARGUMENT (noun): a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of reasoning". Additional senses: a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable; (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program; a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie; "the editor added the argument to the poem".
In standard Scrabble scoring, ARGUMENT totals 11 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. ARGUMENT 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.
ARGUMENT is 8 letters long, begins with A, ends with T, and sorts to the alphagram AEGMNRTU. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 8-letter entries, ARGUMENT ranks by raw score (11 points). Anagram alternatives include ARGENTUM — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include ZYZZYVAS, QUIZZIFY, QUIZZERY, QUIZZISH; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, ARGUMENT carries 3 vowels and 5 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on A or T are common study angles; browse words starting with A and words ending with T to rehearse parallel sets.
ARGUMENT is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with A, ends with T, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 8-letter entries like ARGUMENT frequently cross shorter words; knowing that ARGUMENT contains A, E, G, M, N, R, 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 ARGUMENT include GU, ME, RG — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: A, R, G, U, M, E, 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 argument directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 11 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 ARGUMENT as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "ARGUMENT — (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program" (11 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 ARGUMENT a valid Scrabble word?
- ARGUMENT is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 letters, 11 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 ARGUMENT worth in Scrabble?
- ARGUMENT is worth 11 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does ARGUMENT mean?
- ARGUMENT (noun): a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of reasoning". Additional senses: a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable; (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program; a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie; "the editor added the argument to the poem". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of ARGUMENT?
- ARGUMENT scores 11 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 8-letter words.
- Does ARGUMENT have anagrams?
- Yes. ARGUMENT has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in ARGUMENT?
- ARGUMENT has 8 letters, starts with A, ends with T, and uses the alphagram AEGMNRTU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find ARGUMENT?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 8-letter results or "contains" patterns that match ARGUMENT. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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