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EPENTHESIS

15 pts

EPENTHESIS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL (US). It scores 15 points. EPENTHESIS means "the insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context".

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Extended Definitions

noun

  1. the insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

the insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context

Word Forms

Letter Values

E1
P3
E1
N1
T1
H4
E1
S1
I1
S1
= 15

EPENTHESIS Scrabble FAQ

Is EPENTHESIS a Scrabble word?
EPENTHESIS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL (US). It scores 15 points.
How many points is EPENTHESIS worth in Scrabble?
EPENTHESIS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
What does EPENTHESIS mean?
EPENTHESIS means "the insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context".