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LANTHANUM

/ˈlænθənəm/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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N 1/2
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Definition of LANTHANUM

noun

A chemical element (symbol La) with an atomic number of 57: a soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes slowly when exposed to air.

noun

An atom of this element.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
18
points

Is LANTHANUM a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

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

Letter Values for LANTHANUM

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

Letter lanthanum Total
Scrabble 111141113 14
WWF 212131224 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LANTHANUM

100 words from the letters in LANTHANUM

How to Use LANTHANUM in Word Games

LANTHANUM is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About LANTHANUM

What does LANTHANUM mean?
LANTHANUM is a noun. A chemical element (symbol La) with an atomic number of 57: a soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes slowly when exposed to air.
Is LANTHANUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LANTHANUM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LANTHANUM worth in Scrabble?
LANTHANUM is worth 14 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 LANTHANUM?
You can make 100 words from the letters in LANTHANUM. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.