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CIRCUMVALLATE

/sɜːkəmˈvæleɪt/

13 letters · 4 syllables · verb, adjective

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Definition of CIRCUMVALLATE

verb

To surround with, or as if with, a rampart.

adjective

Surrounded with a wall; enclosed with a rampart.

adjective

Surrounded by a ridge or elevation.

"circumvallate papillae, near the base of the tongue"

Examples of CIRCUMVALLATE in a Sentence

  • "circumvallate papillae, near the base of the tongue"

Word Details

Letters
13
Syllables
4
Scrabble
22
points
WWF
29
points

Is CIRCUMVALLATE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 22 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 22 pts Words With Friends — 29 pts

Tip: CIRCUMVALLATE uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CIRCUMVALLATE

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

Letter circumvallate Total
Scrabble 3113134111111 22
WWF 4114245122111 29

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CIRCUMVALLATE

100 words from the letters in CIRCUMVALLATE

How to Use CIRCUMVALLATE in Word Games

CIRCUMVALLATE is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 29 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About CIRCUMVALLATE

What does CIRCUMVALLATE mean?
CIRCUMVALLATE is a verb. To surround with, or as if with, a rampart.
Is CIRCUMVALLATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CIRCUMVALLATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 22 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CIRCUMVALLATE worth in Scrabble?
CIRCUMVALLATE is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 29 points in Words With Friends. It is a 13-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from CIRCUMVALLATE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CIRCUMVALLATE. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.