CIRCUMLOCUTIONS
15 letters · 5 syllables · noun
C
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I
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R
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C
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U
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M
3/4
L
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O
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C
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U
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T
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I
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O
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N
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S
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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.
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 | c | i | r | c | u | m | l | o | c | u | t | i | o | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 31 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CIRCUMLOCUTIONS
100 words from the letters in CIRCUMLOCUTIONS
14-letter words
13-letter words
11-letter words
10-letter words
9-letter words
occultism
15/20
USUKWWF
scoliotic
13/16
USUKWWF
cistronic
13/16
USUKWWF
colostric
13/16
UK
councilor
13/18
USUKWWF
occlusion
13/18
USUKWWF
criminous
13/17
USUKWWF
colourism
13/17
UK
miscolour
13/17
UK
coroniums
13/17
UK
columnist
13/18
USUKWWF
colostrum
13/17
USUKWWF
inoculums
13/19
USUKWWF
curculios
13/18
USUKWWF
colonitis
11/14
UK
mirlitons
11/14
USUKWWF
solicitor
11/13
USUKWWF
locutions
11/15
USUKWWF
routinism
11/14
UK
colourist
11/14
UK
consultor
11/15
USUKWWF
torminous
11/14
UK
unicolour
11/16
UK
incurious
11/15
USUKWWF
8-letter words
scirocco
14/17
USUKWWF
concocts
14/18
USUKWWF
succinic
14/19
USUKWWF
cooccurs
14/18
UK
succinct
14/19
USUKWWF
curcumin
14/20
UK
succinum
14/20
UK
colicins
12/16
USUKWWF
colonics
12/16
USUKWWF
isonomic
12/15
USUKWWF
colorism
12/15
USUKWWF
miscolor
12/15
USUKWWF
omicrons
12/15
USUKWWF
clitoric
12/15
USUKWWF
monistic
12/15
USUKWWF
nomistic
12/15
USUKWWF
coctions
12/15
UK
trisomic
12/14
USUKWWF
coronium
12/16
UK
councils
12/17
USUKWWF
occlusor
12/16
UK
concours
12/16
UK
miscount
12/16
USUKWWF
coconuts
12/16
USUKWWF
circuits
12/15
USUKWWF
inoculum
12/18
USUKWWF
curculio
12/17
USUKWWF
mucinous
12/17
USUKWWF
muticous
12/16
USUKWWF
orcinols
10/13
USUKWWF
nitrolic
10/13
USUKWWF
mirliton
10/13
USUKWWF
colistin
10/13
USUKWWF
coitions
10/12
USUKWWF
isotonic
10/12
USUKWWF
colonist
10/13
USUKWWF
stolonic
10/13
USUKWWF
clitoris
10/12
USUKWWF
coistril
10/12
USUKWWF
troilism
10/12
USUKWWF
colorist
10/12
USUKWWF
cortisol
10/12
USUKWWF
controls
10/13
USUKWWF
monitors
10/12
USUKWWF
trominos
10/12
UK
unicolor
10/14
USUKWWF
couloirs
10/13
USUKWWF
locution
10/14
USUKWWF
luminist
10/14
USUKWWF
linocuts
10/14
USUKWWF
turmoils
10/13
USUKWWF
ructions
10/13
USUKWWF
sumotori
10/12
UK
timorous
10/12
USUKWWF
contours
10/13
USUKWWF
cornutos
10/13
USUKWWF
croutons
10/13
USWWF
outscorn
10/13
USUKWWF
luminous
10/15
USUKWWF
utriculi
10/14
USUKWWF
mutinous
10/14
USUKWWF
untruism
10/14
UK
ructious
10/13
USUKWWF
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.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CIRCUMLOCUTIONS to find 100 additional valid words.
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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.