Scrabble Dictionary Logo

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

APHESIS

12 pts

APHESIS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. APHESIS means "the loss of an unstressed vowel from the beginning of a word".

0/15 letters

Dictionary
Source

Score: 0

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the loss of an unstressed vowel from the beginning of a word

In a sentence: "The aphesis is noted."

Share APHESIS

Word forms

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in APHESIS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

A1
P3
H4
E1
S1
I1
S1
= 12

APHESIS Scrabble FAQ

Is APHESIS a Scrabble word?
APHESIS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does APHESIS mean?
the loss of an unstressed vowel from the beginning of a word
How do you use APHESIS in a sentence?
In a sentence: "The aphesis is noted."
How many points is APHESIS worth in Scrabble?
APHESIS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept APHESIS?
APHESIS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).