Scrutiny
/ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Scrutiny
noun
- Intense study of someone or something.
- Thorough inspection of a situation or a case.
- An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day.
- A ticket, or little paper billet, on which a vote is written.
- An examination by a committee of the votes given at an election, for the purpose of correcting the poll.
verb
- To scrutinize.
Anagrams of Scrutiny
No exact anagrams found for "scrutiny". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
s1
c3
r1
u1
t1
i1
n1
y4
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Scrutiny
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 "Scrutiny"
Scrutiny is a 8-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Scrutiny" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "scrutiny" is a medium-scoring word.