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ANAPAESTS

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of ANAPAESTS

noun

In qualitative metre, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two unstressed and one stressed (e.g., the word "interrupt").

noun

In quantitative metre, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two short and one long (e.g., the word "velveteen").

noun

A fragment, phrase or line of poetry or verse using this meter, e.g.

Synonyms of ANAPAESTS

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Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is ANAPAESTS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

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

Letter Values for ANAPAESTS

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

Letter anapaests Total
Scrabble 111311111 11
WWF 121411111 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANAPAESTS

100 words from the letters in ANAPAESTS

How to Use ANAPAESTS in Word Games

ANAPAESTS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About ANAPAESTS

What does ANAPAESTS mean?
ANAPAESTS is a noun. In qualitative metre, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two unstressed and one stressed (e.g., the word "interrupt").
Is ANAPAESTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ANAPAESTS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ANAPAESTS worth in Scrabble?
ANAPAESTS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ANAPAESTS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ANAPAESTS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ANAPAESTS?
Synonyms of ANAPAESTS include: antidactylus. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.