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avert

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Is avert a Scrabble word?

Yes, avert is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 8 points in Scrabble.

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What is the meaning of avert?

Definition

verb (English)

1. (transitive) To turn aside or away.Examples: "I averted my eyes while my friend typed in her password."; "When atheists and profane persons do hear of so many discordant and contrary opinions in religion, it doth avert them from the church."

2. (transitive) To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.Examples: "How can the danger be averted?"; "Till ardent prayer averts the public woe."Synonyms: forestall

3. (intransitive, archaic) To turn away.Examples: "Cold and averting from our neighbour's good."

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "avert"?

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How many Scrabble points is the word "avert"?

Scrabble
8 points
a1
v4
e1
r1
t1
Words With Friends
8 points
a1
v4
e1
r1
t1

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