ANCESTRY
/ˈæn.sɛs.tɹi/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of ANCESTRY
Condition as to ancestors; ancestral lineage; hence, birth or honorable descent.
"Title and ancestry render a good man more illustrious, but an ill one more contemptible. -Addison."
A series of ancestors or progenitors; lineage, or those who compose the line of natural descent.
Examples of ANCESTRY in a Sentence
- "Title and ancestry render a good man more illustrious, but an ill one more contemptible. -Addison."
Word Details
Is ANCESTRY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ANCESTRY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ANCESTRY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ANCESTRY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | n | c | e | s | t | r | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANCESTRY
100 words from the letters in ANCESTRY
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How to Use ANCESTRY in Word Games
ANCESTRY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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