ANAPAESTS
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of ANAPAESTS
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.
Word Details
Is ANAPAESTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ANAPAESTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | a | n | a | p | a | e | s | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANAPAESTS
100 words from the letters in ANAPAESTS
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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.
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