How many points is ANAPAESTS worth in Scrabble?

ANAPAESTS is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ANAPAESTS?

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

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ANAPAESTS

11 pts

ANAPAESTS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. ANAPAESTS is a noun form of anapaest. ANAPAEST means "metrical foot of three syllables, the first two short, the last long".

Meaning & examples

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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noun

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Definition and meaning

ANAPAESTS is a noun form of anapaest. ANAPAEST means "metrical foot of three syllables, the first two short, the last long".

In a sentence: "The anapaests is noted."

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ANAPAEST10 pts

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Letter Values

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ANAPAESTS Scrabble FAQ

Is ANAPAESTS a Scrabble word?: ANAPAESTS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does ANAPAESTS mean?: ANAPAESTS is a noun form of anapaest. ANAPAEST means "metrical foot of three syllables, the first two short, the last long".
How do you use ANAPAESTS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The anapaests is noted."
How many points is ANAPAESTS worth in Scrabble?: ANAPAESTS is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ANAPAESTS?: ANAPAESTS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).