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ACANTHOUS

9 letters · 3 syllables

A 1/1
C 3/4
A 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
H 4/3
O 1/1
U 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of ACANTHOUS

ACANTHOUS is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is ACANTHOUS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ACANTHOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends

Tip: ACANTHOUS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ACANTHOUS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter acanthous Total
Scrabble 131114111 14
WWF 141213121 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ACANTHOUS

100 words from the letters in ACANTHOUS

How to Use ACANTHOUS in Word Games

ACANTHOUS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ACANTHOUS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ACANTHOUS

What does ACANTHOUS mean?
ACANTHOUS is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS).
Is ACANTHOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ACANTHOUS is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ACANTHOUS worth in Scrabble?
ACANTHOUS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ACANTHOUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ACANTHOUS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.