AMNIOCENTESIS
/ˌamnɪə(ʊ)sɛnˈtiːsɪs/
13 letters · 5 syllables · noun
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Definition of AMNIOCENTESIS
noun
A procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid from a pregnant animal, by inserting a hollow needle through the abdominal wall and into the amniotic sac. Used in diagnosing possible genetic defects and/or obstetric complications.
Word Details
Letters
13
Syllables
5
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
21
points
Is AMNIOCENTESIS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AMNIOCENTESIS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts
Words With Friends — 21 pts
Tip: AMNIOCENTESIS uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AMNIOCENTESIS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | m | n | i | o | c | e | n | t | e | s | i | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AMNIOCENTESIS
100 words from the letters in AMNIOCENTESIS
12-letter words
11-letter words
10-letter words
aniconisms
14/18
UK
insomniacs
14/18
USUKWWF
cinematise
14/17
UK
incasement
14/18
UK
cismontane
14/18
UK
omniscient
14/18
USUKWWF
semeiotics
14/16
USUKWWF
encomiasts
14/17
USUKWWF
centesimos
14/17
USUKWWF
inseminate
12/15
USUKWWF
antimonies
12/15
USUKWWF
antinomies
12/15
USUKWWF
semination
12/15
UK
instancies
12/15
USUKWWF
insistence
12/15
USUKWWF
sectionise
12/14
UK
cantonises
12/15
UK
insections
12/15
UK
enantiosis
10/12
UK
9-letter words
aniconism
13/17
UK
insomniac
13/17
USUKWWF
messianic
13/16
USUKWWF
simoniacs
13/16
USUKWWF
emication
13/16
UK
monactine
13/17
UK
antimonic
13/17
UK
antinomic
13/17
USUKWWF
meniscate
13/16
UK
centesimi
13/16
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semeiotic
13/15
USUKWWF
coinmates
13/16
USUKWWF
encomiast
13/16
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centesimo
13/16
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semitonic
13/16
USUKWWF
casements
13/16
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semantics
13/16
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actinisms
13/16
USUKWWF
scientism
13/16
USUKWWF
iotacisms
13/15
USUKWWF
mosaicist
13/15
USUKWWF
semiotics
13/15
USUKWWF
camstones
13/16
UK
monastics
13/16
USUKWWF
ascension
11/14
USUKWWF
canonises
11/14
USUKWWF
insomnias
11/14
USUKWWF
aconitine
11/14
UK
amenities
11/13
USUKWWF
tenancies
11/14
USUKWWF
cantonise
11/14
UK
enactions
11/14
UK
inactions
11/14
USUKWWF
nicotians
11/14
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onanistic
11/14
USUKWWF
cotinines
11/14
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insection
11/14
UK
nicotines
11/14
USUKWWF
antinomes
11/14
UK
nominates
11/14
USUKWWF
minestone
11/14
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cineastes
11/13
USUKWWF
scientise
11/13
UK
amnesties
11/13
USUKWWF
meatiness
11/13
USUKWWF
seminates
11/13
UK
cantiness
11/14
UK
incessant
11/14
USUKWWF
instances
11/14
USUKWWF
nescients
11/14
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societies
11/12
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notecases
11/13
USUKWWF
canoeists
11/13
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cessation
11/13
USUKWWF
sonicates
11/13
USUKWWF
seicentos
11/13
USUKWWF
masonites
11/13
UK
misatones
11/13
USUKWWF
somniates
11/13
UK
mestinoes
11/13
USUKWWF
monetises
11/13
USUKWWF
semitones
11/13
USUKWWF
misoneist
11/13
UK
canonists
11/14
USUKWWF
sanctions
11/14
USUKWWF
neoteinia
9/11
UK
antinoise
9/11
USUKWWF
antisense
9/11
USUKWWF
insensate
9/11
USUKWWF
einsteins
9/11
USUKWWF
sensation
9/11
USUKWWF
sonnetise
9/11
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How to Use AMNIOCENTESIS in Word Games
AMNIOCENTESIS is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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Frequently Asked Questions About AMNIOCENTESIS
What does AMNIOCENTESIS mean?
AMNIOCENTESIS is a noun. A procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid from a pregnant animal, by inserting a hollow needle through the abdominal wall and into the amniotic sac. Used in diagnosing possible genetic defects and/or obstetric complications.
Is AMNIOCENTESIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AMNIOCENTESIS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is AMNIOCENTESIS worth in Scrabble?
AMNIOCENTESIS is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 13-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from AMNIOCENTESIS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in AMNIOCENTESIS. The longest sub-words are 12 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.