Definition of sextant

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • sextant is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • sextant is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • sextant is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of sextant


  • a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant (noun)
  • a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees (noun)

See definition of sextant in Merriam Webster