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ERRANT

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Errant.

Errant - as an adjective satellite

Straying from the right course or from accepted standards

Example: "Errant youngsters"

Uncontrolled motion that is irregular or unpredictable

Example: "An errant breeze"

Errant - as a noun

A knight-errant.

Errant - as an adjective

Straying from the proper course or standard, or outside established limits.

Wandering; roving around.

Prone to making errors; misbehaved.

Example: "We ran down the street in pursuit of the errant dog."

Utter, complete (negative); arrant.

Example Sentences

"He was punished for his errant behavior in school."
"The errant child wandered off and got lost in the mall."
"The golfer's errant shot ended up in the water hazard."
"The hiker followed an errant trail and became disoriented."
"The police pursued the driver, who was driving errant on the wrong side of the road."
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Word Game Points

Is ERRANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, errant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ERRANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is ERRANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, errant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ERRANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is ERRANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, errant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ERRANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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