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01 Word definition

erect

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is ERECT a word?

Yes. ERECT is a 5-letter verb. construct, build, or erect Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell ERECT?

E-R-E-C-T

ERECT contains 5 letters, begins with E, and ends with T.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. construct, build, or erect

    “Raise a barn”

2adjective

  1. upright in position or posture

    “an erect stature”
Synonyms
raiserearset upput upverticalupright
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score7points
Words With Friends8points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is ERECT spelled?

E1R2E3C4T5
Starts withEREFirst 3 letters
Ends withECTLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats E
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →5-letter words →Words starting with ERE →Words ending in ECT →Words made from ERECT →Words with C →Words with E →Words with R →Words with T →

03 Word-game status

Can you play ERECT?

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

terce7 pts

05 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About ERECT.

How do you spell ERECT?

ERECT is spelled E-R-E-C-T. It contains 5 letters.