STRAIGHT — 8 letter word
straight
The word straight has 8 letters: S, T, R, A, I, G, H, T. It contains 2 vowels and 6 consonants. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. As a adverb, it means "without deviation".
8 letter word "straight": S T R A I G H T — adverb
Scrabble score: 12 Words With Friends score: 12
Letter analysis of straight
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| T | 2 | Consonant | 1 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| A | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| I | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| G | 1 | Consonant | 2 |
| H | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
2 vowels, 6 consonants, 7 unique letters
Definition of straight
adverb
- without deviation Synonyms: direct, directly
- in a forthright manner Synonyms: directly, flat
- in a straight line Synonyms: aligned
adjective
- in keeping with the facts "set the record straight"
- successive, without a break "I've been sick for five straight days." Synonyms: consecutive
- rigidly conventional or old-fashioned Synonyms: square
- following a correct or logical method "straight reasoning"
- without water Synonyms: neat, full-strength, anhydrous
- without evasion or compromise Synonyms: square, straightforward
- accurately fitted Synonyms: true
- of hair, having no waves or curls "My naturally straight hair hung long and silky."
- not homosexual
- erect in posture "sit straight" Synonyms: unbowed, unbent
- having no deviations "straight lines"
- free from curves or angles "a straight line"
- no longer coiled Synonyms: uncoiled
- characterized by honesty and fairness "straight dealing" Synonyms: square
- neatly arranged
noun
- a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse Synonyms: straightaway
- a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards, regardless of suit "A straight beats two pair."
- a heterosexual person Synonyms: heterosexual, heterosexual person, straight person
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