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CIRCUMSCRIBE

/ˈsɜː.kəm.skɹaɪb/

12 letters · 3 syllables · verb

C 3/4
I 1/1
R 1/1
C 3/4
U 1/2
M 3/4
S 1/1
C 3/4
R 1/1
I 1/1
B 3/4
E 1/1

Definition of CIRCUMSCRIBE

verb

To draw a line around; to encircle.

verb

To limit narrowly; to restrict.

verb

To draw the smallest circle or higher-dimensional sphere that has (a polyhedron, polygon, etc.) in its interior.

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
3
Scrabble
22
points
WWF
28
points

Is CIRCUMSCRIBE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 22 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 22 pts Words With Friends — 28 pts

Tip: CIRCUMSCRIBE uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CIRCUMSCRIBE

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

Letter circumscribe Total
Scrabble 311313131131 22
WWF 411424141141 28

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CIRCUMSCRIBE

100 words from the letters in CIRCUMSCRIBE

How to Use CIRCUMSCRIBE in Word Games

CIRCUMSCRIBE is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 28 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About CIRCUMSCRIBE

What does CIRCUMSCRIBE mean?
CIRCUMSCRIBE is a verb. To draw a line around; to encircle.
Is CIRCUMSCRIBE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CIRCUMSCRIBE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 22 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CIRCUMSCRIBE worth in Scrabble?
CIRCUMSCRIBE is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 28 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CIRCUMSCRIBE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CIRCUMSCRIBE. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.