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opponent

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Is opponent a Scrabble word?

Yes, opponent is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 12 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of opponent?

Definition

noun (English)

1. One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.Examples: "We make the argument appere slender, when we receiue it laughyngly, and declare by wordes, euen at the first, that it is nothyng to the purpose, and so abashe the opponent."; "[…] diuinitie disputations, in all which those learned opponents, respondents, & moderators, quited themselues like themselues, sharplie and soundlie, besides all other solemne sermons & lectures."; "[…] by the many Disputes that rise from hence, Mens Wits were confounded with their matters, Truth was lost & Brotherhood destroyed: thus the Devil acted the Part both of Opponent and Defendant, and managed the Passions of both Parties to his End, which was DISCORD."historical

adj (English)

1. (obsolete) Opposing; adverse; antagonistic.Examples: "[…] we are to consider enemies as men opponent to peace and justice, and to these they are by warrs to be reduced; And no other ends in the pursuite of enemies by sword and hostile Acts are to be sought for […]"; "Young Ithacus advanc’d, defies the foe, Poising his lifted lance in act to throw: The savage renders vain the wound decreed, And springs impetuous with opponent speed!"; "The reasons you have urged are indeed weighty: yet they have never made an impression so deep upon my mind, as not to take flight, and leave their opponent arguments in some sort the victors."obsolete

2. (obsolete) Situated in front; opposite.Examples: "Her sympathizing Lover takes his Stand High on th’ opponent Bank […]"obsolete

Definition source: Wiktionary

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

How many Scrabble points is the word "opponent"?

Scrabble
12 points
O1
P3
P3
O1
N1
E1
N1
T1
Words With Friends
16 points
O1
P4
P4
O1
N2
E1
N2
T1

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