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APHESIS

12 pts

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

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Extended Definitions

noun

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

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

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

Word Forms

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 NWL (US). It scores 12 points.
How many points is APHESIS worth in Scrabble?
APHESIS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
What does APHESIS mean?
APHESIS means "the loss of an unstressed vowel from the beginning of a word".