Salient
/ˈseɪ.li.ənt/
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:9 pts7 letters
Definition of Salient
noun
- An outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense.
adjective
- Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.
"The article is not exhaustive, but it covers the salient points pretty well."
- Prominent; conspicuous.
- (usually of a quadruped) Depicted in a leaping posture.
"a lion salient"
- Projecting outwards, pointing outwards.
"a salient angle"
- Moving by leaps or springs; jumping.
Anagrams of Salient
6 words can be made by rearranging all the letters of "salient":
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "salient" and rearranging:
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
s1
a1
l1
i1
e1
n1
t1
Total: 7 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Salient
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 "Salient"
Salient is a 7-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "salient" can be rearranged to form 6 other valid words.
Using "Salient" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "salient" is a low-scoring word.