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CIRCUMLOCUTIONS

15 letters · 5 syllables · noun

C 3/4
I 1/1
R 1/1
C 3/4
U 1/2
M 3/4
L 1/2
O 1/1
C 3/4
U 1/2
T 1/1
I 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2
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Definition of CIRCUMLOCUTIONS

noun

A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.

noun

A roundabout expression.

Synonyms of CIRCUMLOCUTIONS

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
15
Syllables
5
Scrabble
23
points
WWF
31
points

Is CIRCUMLOCUTIONS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 23 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 23 pts Words With Friends — 31 pts

Tip: CIRCUMLOCUTIONS uses 15 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CIRCUMLOCUTIONS

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

Letter circumlocutions Total
Scrabble 311313113111111 23
WWF 411424214211121 31

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CIRCUMLOCUTIONS

100 words from the letters in CIRCUMLOCUTIONS

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How to Use CIRCUMLOCUTIONS in Word Games

CIRCUMLOCUTIONS is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 31 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CIRCUMLOCUTIONS

What does CIRCUMLOCUTIONS mean?
CIRCUMLOCUTIONS is a noun. A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.
Is CIRCUMLOCUTIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CIRCUMLOCUTIONS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 23 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CIRCUMLOCUTIONS worth in Scrabble?
CIRCUMLOCUTIONS is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 31 points in Words With Friends. It is a 15-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from CIRCUMLOCUTIONS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CIRCUMLOCUTIONS. The longest sub-words are 14 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CIRCUMLOCUTIONS?
Synonyms of CIRCUMLOCUTIONS include: ambages, periphrasis. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.