Antiquity
/ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti/
Scrabble:21 ptsWWF:22 pts9 letters
Definition of Antiquity
noun
- Ancient times; faraway history; former ages
"Cicero was an eloquent orator of antiquity."
- The people of ancient times.
"That such pillars were raised by Seth all antiquity has avowed. —Sir W. Raleigh."
- An old gentleman.
"You are a shrewd antiquity, neighbor Clench. —B. Jonson."
- (history) The historical period preceding the Middle Ages (c. 500-1500), primarily relating to European history.
- (often constructed as an uncountable plural) A relic or monument of ancient times, such as a coin, a statue, etc.; an ancient institution.
Anagrams of Antiquity
No exact anagrams found for "antiquity". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
a1
n1
t1
i1
q10
u1
i1
t1
y4
Total: 21 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Antiquity
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Antiquity"
Antiquity is a 9-letter word that scores 21 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Antiquity" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "antiquity" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter Q, which is worth 10 points.