DIAPAUSE
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of DIAPAUSE
A temporary pause in the growth and development of an organism due to adverse environmental conditions (especially in insects and in the embryos of many of the oviparous species of fish in the order Cyprinodontiformes)
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Is DIAPAUSE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DIAPAUSE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DIAPAUSE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DIAPAUSE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | a | p | a | u | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DIAPAUSE
100 words from the letters in DIAPAUSE
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How to Use DIAPAUSE in Word Games
DIAPAUSE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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