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AMETHYST

/ˈæm.ə.θɪst/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

A 1/1
M 3/4
E 1/1
T 1/1
H 4/3
Y 4/3
S 1/1
T 1/1

Definition of AMETHYST

noun

A transparent purple variety of quartz, used as a gemstone.

noun

A purple colour.

noun

The purple tincture when emblazoning the arms of the English nobility.

adjective

Having a colour similar to that of the gemstone

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
15
points

Is AMETHYST a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: AMETHYST uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for AMETHYST

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

Letter amethyst Total
Scrabble 13114411 16
WWF 14113311 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in AMETHYST

100 words from the letters in AMETHYST

7-letter words

How to Use AMETHYST in Word Games

AMETHYST is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About AMETHYST

What does AMETHYST mean?
AMETHYST is a noun. A transparent purple variety of quartz, used as a gemstone.
Is AMETHYST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AMETHYST is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is AMETHYST worth in Scrabble?
AMETHYST is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from AMETHYST?
You can make 100 words from the letters in AMETHYST. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.