MEIOSIS
/maɪˈəʊsɪs/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of MEIOSIS
A figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is; understatement.
Cell division of a diploid cell into four haploid cells, which develop to produce gametes.
Word Details
Is MEIOSIS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MEIOSIS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of MEIOSIS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for MEIOSIS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | e | i | o | s | i | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MEIOSIS
63 words from the letters in MEIOSIS
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How to Use MEIOSIS in Word Games
MEIOSIS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since MEIOSIS 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 MEIOSIS to find 63 additional valid words.