How many points is ANAPAEST worth in Scrabble?

ANAPAEST is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ANAPAEST?

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

Can you add a letter to ANAPAEST?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

ANAPAEST

10 pts

ANAPAEST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. ANAPAEST means "metrical foot of three syllables, the first two short, the last long".

Meaning & examples

/ˈæ.nə.piːst/

noun

In qualitative metre, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two unstressed and one stressed (e.g., the word "interrupt").
In quantitative metre, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two short and one long (e.g., the word "velveteen").
A fragment, phrase or line of poetry or verse using this meter, e.g.

Synonyms: antidactylus

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

metrical foot of three syllables, the first two short, the last long

In a sentence: "The anapaest is noted."

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Back hooks

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ANAPAESTS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 10

ANAPAEST Scrabble FAQ

Is ANAPAEST a Scrabble word?: ANAPAEST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does ANAPAEST mean?: metrical foot of three syllables, the first two short, the last long
How do you use ANAPAEST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The anapaest is noted."
How many points is ANAPAEST worth in Scrabble?: ANAPAEST is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ANAPAEST?: ANAPAEST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ANAPAEST?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ANAPAESTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.