Merits

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of merit, meaning to be worthy or deserving of something.

“This proposal merits careful consideration before any decision is reached.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

mer·its

Related Words

Synonyms

deserveswarrantsearnsjustifies

Word Game Tips

🟩

Wordle

Contains common letters M, R, T, S. No repeated letters.

🔤

Scrabble

Worth 8 points. S ending is a hook from MERIT. Solid everyday word.

Words Related to Merits

Anagrams of Merits

Words that use exactly the same letters as “merits”.

mister miters mitres remits timers

Words you can make from Merits

Shorter words formed from the letters in “merits”.

emirs emits ermit items iters merit metis mires miser miter mites mitre mster mtier reist remit resit rimes rites smite steri stime stire terms

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “merits”.

permits

Explore Similar Words

6-letter words starting with M 6-letter words ending with S All 6-letter words 5-letter words 7-letter words All word lists

Try These Tools

Anagram Solver Scrabble Helper Crossword Solver Spelling Bee Solver

Dictionary References

Look up merits in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Cambridge Dictionary Merriam-Webster

Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!

Download Free