Acquit
/əˈkwɪt/
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:19 pts6 letters
Definition of Acquit
verb
- To declare or find innocent or not guilty.
- To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.
- Followed by of (and formerly by from): to discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, liability, or obligation, or from an accusation or charge.
"The jury acquitted the prisoner of the charge."
- To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.
"The orator acquitted himself very poorly."
- To clear oneself.
Anagrams of Acquit
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
a1
c3
q10
u1
i1
t1
Total: 17 Scrabble points
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 "Acquit"
Acquit is a 6-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Acquit" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "acquit" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter Q, which is worth 10 points.