ENCYCLOPEDIA
/ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/
12 letters · 5 syllables · noun
Definition of ENCYCLOPEDIA
A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.
"His life's work was a four-volume encyclopedia of aviation topics."
The circle of arts and sciences; a comprehensive summary of knowledge, or of a branch of knowledge.
Examples of ENCYCLOPEDIA in a Sentence
- "His life's work was a four-volume encyclopedia of aviation topics."
Word Details
Is ENCYCLOPEDIA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ENCYCLOPEDIA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ENCYCLOPEDIA uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ENCYCLOPEDIA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | n | c | y | c | l | o | p | e | d | i | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 26 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ENCYCLOPEDIA
100 words from the letters in ENCYCLOPEDIA
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How to Use ENCYCLOPEDIA in Word Games
ENCYCLOPEDIA is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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