Scrabble and Words with Friends

• ACT is a valid Scrabble word worth 5 points. Scrabble uses the TWL word list.
  

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• ACT is a valid Words with Friends word worth 6 points. Words with Friends uses the ENABLE word list.
  

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• ACT is a 3 letter word containing the letters a, c, t.

Definitions

• act

  noun a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

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• act

  noun something that people do or cause to happen

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• act

  noun a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet

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• act

  noun a short performance that is part of a longer program
  he did his act three times every evening

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• act

  noun a manifestation of insincerity
  he put on quite an act for her benefit

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• act

  verb perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  think before you act
  The governor should act on the new energy bill
  The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel

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• act

  verb behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
  You should act like an adult
  The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people

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• act

  verb play a role or part
  She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role

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• act

  verb discharge one's duties
  She acts as the chair
  In what capacity are you acting?

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• act

  verb pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
  He acted the idiot

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• act

  verb be suitable for theatrical performance
  This scene acts well

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• act

  verb have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
  How does your idea work in practice?
  The breaks of my new car act quickly

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• act

  verb be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure

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• act

  verb behave unnaturally or affectedly
  She's just acting

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• act

  verb perform on a stage or theater
  She acts in this play
  He acted in `Julius Caesar'

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• Lookup ACT using the Merriam-Webster dictionary

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