Definition
- (verb) To limit in amount or share; to stint. “to scant someone in provisions; to scant ourselves in the use of necessaries”
- (verb) To fail, or become less; to scantle. “The wind scants.”
Word stats
- Scanting contains 8 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 11.
Words you can build
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Frequently asked questions
What does Scanting mean?
To limit in amount or share; to stint.
How many letters are in Scanting?
Scanting has 8 letters.
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