1noun
something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract
01 Word definition
earnest
7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants
Is EARNEST a word?
Yes. EARNEST is a 7-letter noun. something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
E-A-R-N-E-S-THow do you spell EARNEST?
EARNEST contains 7 letters, begins with E, and ends with T.
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2adjective
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
“both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗sinceresolemn
02 Letter breakdown
How is EARNEST spelled?
E1A2R3N4E5S6T7
03 Word-game status
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Base tile value: 7 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.
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About EARNEST.
How do you spell EARNEST?
EARNEST is spelled E-A-R-N-E-S-T. It contains 7 letters.