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GLOCHIDIA

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

G 2/3
L 1/2
O 1/1
C 3/4
H 4/3
I 1/1
D 2/2
I 1/1
A 1/1

Definition of GLOCHIDIA

noun

The larva or young of the mussel.

"Glochidia were once believed to be parasites on the gills of the parents."

noun

A glochid, or cactus spine.

Examples of GLOCHIDIA in a Sentence

  • "Glochidia were once believed to be parasites on the gills of the parents."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
18
points

Is GLOCHIDIA a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: GLOCHIDIA uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for GLOCHIDIA

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

Letter glochidia Total
Scrabble 211341211 16
WWF 321431211 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in GLOCHIDIA

100 words from the letters in GLOCHIDIA

3-letter words

How to Use GLOCHIDIA in Word Games

GLOCHIDIA is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About GLOCHIDIA

What does GLOCHIDIA mean?
GLOCHIDIA is a noun. The larva or young of the mussel.
Is GLOCHIDIA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GLOCHIDIA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GLOCHIDIA worth in Scrabble?
GLOCHIDIA is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from GLOCHIDIA?
You can make 100 words from the letters in GLOCHIDIA. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.