1adverb
stern foremost or backward
“the steamer went astern at half speed”
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
A-S-T-E-R-NHow do you spell ASTERN?
ASTERN contains 6 letters, begins with A, and ends with N.
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2adverb
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
“stow the luggage aft”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗aftabaft
02 Letter breakdown
How is ASTERN spelled?
A1S2T3E4R5N6
03 Word-game status
Can you play ASTERN?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
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.