01 Word definition

astern

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is ASTERN a word?

Yes. ASTERN is a 6-letter adverb. stern foremost or backward Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell ASTERN?

A-S-T-E-R-N

ASTERN contains 6 letters, begins with A, and ends with N.

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Meaning and definition

1adverb

  1. stern foremost or backward

    “the steamer went astern at half speed”

2adverb

  1. at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

    “stow the luggage aft”
Synonyms
aftabaft
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score6points
Words With Friends7points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is ASTERN spelled?

A1S2T3E4R5N6
Starts withASTFirst 3 letters
Ends withERNLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About ASTERN.

How do you spell ASTERN?

ASTERN is spelled A-S-T-E-R-N. It contains 6 letters.