Definition of octant

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • octant is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • octant is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • octant is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of octant


  • a measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body; similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibration (noun)

See definition of octant in Merriam Webster