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CENTAUR

/ˈsɛntɑɹ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

C 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
A 1/1
U 1/2
R 1/1

Definition of CENTAUR

noun

A mythical beast having a horse's body with a man's head and torso in place of the head and neck of the horse.

noun

(also capitalised) An icy planetoid that orbits the Sun between Jupiter and Neptune.

noun

A chess-playing team comprising a human player and a computer who work together.

Synonyms of CENTAUR

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is CENTAUR a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CENTAUR earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for CENTAUR

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

Letter centaur Total
Scrabble 3111111 9
WWF 4121121 12

Anagrams of CENTAUR

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CENTAUR

100 words from the letters in CENTAUR

How to Use CENTAUR in Word Games

CENTAUR is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CENTAUR uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CENTAUR to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CENTAUR

What does CENTAUR mean?
CENTAUR is a noun. A mythical beast having a horse's body with a man's head and torso in place of the head and neck of the horse.
Is CENTAUR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CENTAUR is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CENTAUR worth in Scrabble?
CENTAUR is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CENTAUR?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CENTAUR. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CENTAUR?
Synonyms of CENTAUR include: hippocentaur. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of CENTAUR?
The anagrams of CENTAUR (words using the exact same letters) are: UNCRATE, UNTRACE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.