ANCESTOR
/ˈæn.sɛs.tə/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of ANCESTOR
One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather.
An earlier type; a progenitor
"This fossil animal is regarded as the ancestor of the horse."
One from whom an estate has descended;—the correlative of heir.
To be an ancestor of.
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Examples of ANCESTOR in a Sentence
- "This fossil animal is regarded as the ancestor of the horse."
Word Details
Is ANCESTOR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ANCESTOR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ANCESTOR uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ANCESTOR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | n | c | e | s | t | o | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANCESTOR
100 words from the letters in ANCESTOR
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How to Use ANCESTOR in Word Games
ANCESTOR is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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