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steadfast

/ˈstɛdfæst/adjective

Steadfast is also used as adjective, with meanings including firm and dependable especially in loyalty.

2 meanings9 lettersScrabble 13

Length

9

Scrabble

13

WWF

13

Starts

ST

Ends

AST

Difficulty

Hard

Dictionary

What Does “STEADFAST” Mean?

/ˈstɛdfæst/

steadfast has 2 documented senses across adjective.

Adjective

2 senses
1

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

firm convictions

a firm mouth

steadfast resolve

a man of unbendable perseverance

2

firm and dependable especially in loyalty

a steadfast ally

a staunch defender of free speech

unswerving devotion

unswerving allegiance

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

9

Vowels

3

Consonants

6

Word Intelligence

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Definition

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

Length

9 letters

Starts With

S

Ends With

T

Vowels

3

Consonants

6

Letters

S, T, E, A, D, F, A, S, T

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

s
t
e
a
d
f
a
s
t

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for steadfast.

STEADFAST is a 9-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 13.
It starts with S and ends with T.
It contains 3 vowels and 6 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 33%.
It has 3 repeated letters.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCDEFDAB.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CCVVCCVCC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using steadfast in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★★☆

STEADFAST has a Scrabble score of 13. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

STEADFAST is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★☆☆

STEADFAST can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 9-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★☆☆

STEADFAST contains repeated letters, which can make anagram solving more constrained but also easier to pattern-match.

Letter Intelligence

A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside steadfast.

Unique Letters

6

Repeated Letters

3

Highest Value Letter

F

Letter Pattern

ABCDEFDAB

CV Pattern

CCVVCCVCC

Vowel Share

33%

Consonant Share

67%

Bigrams

ST, TE, EA, AD, DF, FA, AS, ST

Trigrams

STE, TEA, EAD, ADF, DFA, FAS, AST

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for steadfast.

STEADFAST is a 9-letter longer themed answer.
It starts with S and ends with T, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 3 vowels and 6 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CCVVCCVCC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Hard.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 9 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CCVVCCVCC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 13, it offers strong scoring potential.
The word begins with S and ends with T, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Some letters repeat, which can be useful when identifying anagrams.

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