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ANOPHELES

/əˈnɒfɪliːz/

9 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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Definition of ANOPHELES

noun

Loose terminology for species in the Anopheles genus of mosquitoes, some of which may transmit various parasites, Plasmodium, that are the cause of malaria. More strictly speaking, as Anopheles is a proper name it should be capitalised.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is ANOPHELES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

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

Letter Values for ANOPHELES

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

Letter anopheles Total
Scrabble 111341111 14
WWF 121431211 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANOPHELES

100 words from the letters in ANOPHELES

How to Use ANOPHELES in Word Games

ANOPHELES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ANOPHELES

What does ANOPHELES mean?
ANOPHELES is a noun. Loose terminology for species in the Anopheles genus of mosquitoes, some of which may transmit various parasites, Plasmodium, that are the cause of malaria. More strictly speaking, as Anopheles is a proper name it should be capitalised.
Is ANOPHELES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ANOPHELES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ANOPHELES worth in Scrabble?
ANOPHELES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from ANOPHELES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ANOPHELES. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.