Honest

/ˈɒnɪst/

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:9 pts6 letters
Definition of Honest

adjective

  1. (of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.

    "We’re the most honest people you will ever come across."

  2. (of a statement) True, especially as far as is known by the person making the statement; fair; unbiased.

    "an honest account of events"

  3. In good faith; without malice.

    "an honest mistake"

  4. (of a measurement device) Accurate.

    "an honest scale"

  5. Authentic; full.

    "an honest day’s work"

adverb

  1. Honestly; really.

    "It wasn’t my fault, honest."

Anagrams of Honest

1 word can be made by rearranging all the letters of "honest":

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "honest" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

ANTONYMS

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 "Honest"

Honest is a 6-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "honest" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.

Using "Honest" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "honest" is a low-scoring word.