01 Word definition

polite

6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants

Is POLITE a word?

Yes. POLITE is a 6-letter adjective. showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc. Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell POLITE?

P-O-L-I-T-E

POLITE contains 6 letters, begins with P, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

2adjective

  1. marked by refinement in taste and manners

    “cultivated speech”
Synonyms
civilizedcivilisedcultivatedculturedgenteel
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends10points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is POLITE spelled?

P1O2L3I4T5E6
Starts withPOLFirst 3 letters
Ends withITELast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance3 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 8 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 POLITE.

How do you spell POLITE?

POLITE is spelled P-O-L-I-T-E. It contains 6 letters.