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MENISCUS

/mə.ˈnɪs.kəs/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun

M 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
S 1/1
C 3/4
U 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of MENISCUS

noun

A crescent moon, or an object shaped like it.

noun

A lens which is convex on one side and concave on the other, being crescent-shaped in cross-section.

noun

The curved surface of liquids in tubes, whether concave or convex, caused by the surface tension of the liquid.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points

Is MENISCUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: MENISCUS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for MENISCUS

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

Letter meniscus Total
Scrabble 31111311 12
WWF 41211421 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MENISCUS

100 words from the letters in MENISCUS

How to Use MENISCUS in Word Games

MENISCUS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About MENISCUS

What does MENISCUS mean?
MENISCUS is a noun. A crescent moon, or an object shaped like it.
Is MENISCUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MENISCUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MENISCUS worth in Scrabble?
MENISCUS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from MENISCUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in MENISCUS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.