ELLIPSE
/iˈlɪps/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of ELLIPSE
A closed curve, the locus of a point such that the sum of the distances from that point to two other fixed points (called the foci of the ellipse) is constant; equivalently, the conic section that is the intersection of a cone with a plane that does not intersect the base of the cone.
(grammar) To remove from a phrase a word which is grammatically needed, but which is clearly understood without having to be stated.
Word Details
Is ELLIPSE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ELLIPSE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ELLIPSE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for ELLIPSE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | l | l | i | p | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ELLIPSE
83 words from the letters in ELLIPSE
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How to Use ELLIPSE in Word Games
ELLIPSE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since ELLIPSE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ELLIPSE to find 83 additional valid words.