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MESENCEPHALON

/ˌmɛzənˈsɛfəlɒn/

13 letters · 5 syllables · noun

M 3/4
E 1/1
S 1/1
E 1/1
N 1/2
C 3/4
E 1/1
P 3/4
H 4/3
A 1/1
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Definition of MESENCEPHALON

noun

A part of the brain located rostral to the pons and caudal to the thalamus and the basal ganglia, composed of the tectum (dorsal portion) and the tegmentum (ventral portion).

Synonyms of MESENCEPHALON

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Word Details

Letters
13
Syllables
5
Scrabble
22
points
WWF
27
points

Is MESENCEPHALON a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 22 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 22 pts Words With Friends — 27 pts

Tip: MESENCEPHALON uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for MESENCEPHALON

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

Letter mesencephalon Total
Scrabble 3111131341111 22
WWF 4111241431212 27

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MESENCEPHALON

100 words from the letters in MESENCEPHALON

How to Use MESENCEPHALON in Word Games

MESENCEPHALON is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About MESENCEPHALON

What does MESENCEPHALON mean?
MESENCEPHALON is a noun. A part of the brain located rostral to the pons and caudal to the thalamus and the basal ganglia, composed of the tectum (dorsal portion) and the tegmentum (ventral portion).
Is MESENCEPHALON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MESENCEPHALON is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 22 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MESENCEPHALON worth in Scrabble?
MESENCEPHALON is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends. It is a 13-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from MESENCEPHALON?
You can make 100 words from the letters in MESENCEPHALON. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of MESENCEPHALON?
Synonyms of MESENCEPHALON include: midbrain. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.