How many points is AMPHIBRACH worth in Scrabble?

AMPHIBRACH is worth 24 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AMPHIBRACH?

AMPHIBRACH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to AMPHIBRACH?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AMPHIBRACHS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

AMPHIBRACH

24 pts

AMPHIBRACH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 24 points. AMPHIBRACH means "a foot of three syllables, the middle one long, the first and last short".

Meaning & examples

/ˈam.fɪ.bɹak/

noun

A metrical foot in ancient Greek or Latin consisting of two short syllables surrounding one long one (e.g. amāta).
A metrical foot in modern prosody, consisting of three syllables, the middle one of which is stressed (e.g. Jamaica).

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a foot of three syllables, the middle one long, the first and last short

In a sentence: "The amphibrach is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of AMPHIBRACH. It scores 24 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after AMPHIBRACH. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

AMPHIBRACHS25 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 24

AMPHIBRACH Scrabble FAQ

Is AMPHIBRACH a Scrabble word?: AMPHIBRACH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 24 points.
What does AMPHIBRACH mean?: a foot of three syllables, the middle one long, the first and last short
How do you use AMPHIBRACH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The amphibrach is noted."
How many points is AMPHIBRACH worth in Scrabble?: AMPHIBRACH is worth 24 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AMPHIBRACH?: AMPHIBRACH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AMPHIBRACH?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AMPHIBRACHS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.