CIRCUMCISION
12 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of CIRCUMCISION
The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis.
The surgical removal of the clitoral hood of the clitoris; female circumcision.
(sometimes proscribed) The surgical removal of the clitoris; clitoridectomy, usually referred to as female genital mutilation
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Is CIRCUMCISION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CIRCUMCISION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CIRCUMCISION uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CIRCUMCISION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | i | r | c | u | m | c | i | s | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CIRCUMCISION
100 words from the letters in CIRCUMCISION
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How to Use CIRCUMCISION in Word Games
CIRCUMCISION is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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