Definition of scant

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• scant is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
• scant is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
• scant is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of scant

• supply sparingly and with restricted quantities (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. skimp
  2. stint
• work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. skimp
• limit in quality or quantity (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. skimp
• less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a scant cup of sugar

  Synonyms

  1. light
  2. short

See definition of scant in Merriam Webster