MESENCEPHALON
/ˌmɛzənˈsɛfəlɒn/
13 letters · 5 syllables · noun
Definition of MESENCEPHALON
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).
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Is MESENCEPHALON a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MESENCEPHALON is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | m | e | s | e | n | c | e | p | h | a | l | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 27 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MESENCEPHALON
100 words from the letters in MESENCEPHALON
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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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