ANOPHELES
/əˈnɒfɪliːz/
9 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of ANOPHELES
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.
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Is ANOPHELES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ANOPHELES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | a | n | o | p | h | e | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANOPHELES
100 words from the letters in ANOPHELES
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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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