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GERONTOLOGY

11 letters · 5 syllables · noun

G 2/3
E 1/1
R 1/1
O 1/1
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Definition of GERONTOLOGY

noun

The study of the elderly, and of the aging process itself.

noun

The branch of science that deals with the problems of aged people. It is to be distinguished from geriatrics, which is the study of the diseases of the elderly. Gerontology covers the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging.

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
5
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
19
points

Is GERONTOLOGY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: GERONTOLOGY uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for GERONTOLOGY

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

Letter gerontology Total
Scrabble 21111111124 16
WWF 31112112133 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in GERONTOLOGY

100 words from the letters in GERONTOLOGY

9-letter words

How to Use GERONTOLOGY in Word Games

GERONTOLOGY is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About GERONTOLOGY

What does GERONTOLOGY mean?
GERONTOLOGY is a noun. The study of the elderly, and of the aging process itself.
Is GERONTOLOGY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GERONTOLOGY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GERONTOLOGY worth in Scrabble?
GERONTOLOGY is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from GERONTOLOGY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in GERONTOLOGY. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.