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SCARCEST

(adj., adverb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Scarcest.

Scarcest - as an adjective

Deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand

Example: "Fresh vegetables were scarce during the drought"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
abundant

Scarcest - as an adverb

Only a very short time before

Example: "We hardly knew them"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barelyhardlyjustscarcely

Almost not

Example: "He hardly ever goes fishing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barelyhardlyscarcely

Example Sentences

"The scarcest resource in the desert is water."
"During the pandemic, surgical masks became one of the scarcest items."
"In this remote village, electricity is the scarcest commodity."
"During the gold rush, gold nuggets were the scarcest finds."
"Among the rarest gemstones in the world, pink diamonds are the scarcest."
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Word Game Points

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

SCARCEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SCARCEST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scarcest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCARCEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SCARCEST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scarcest is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCARCEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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