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PARENTHESIS

11 letters · 4 syllables

P 3/4
A 1/1
R 1/1
E 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
H 4/3
E 1/1
S 1/1
I 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of PARENTHESIS

PARENTHESIS is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
17
points

Is PARENTHESIS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: PARENTHESIS uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PARENTHESIS

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

Letter parenthesis Total
Scrabble 31111141111 16
WWF 41112131111 17

Anagrams of PARENTHESIS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 11 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PARENTHESIS

100 words from the letters in PARENTHESIS

How to Use PARENTHESIS in Word Games

PARENTHESIS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About PARENTHESIS

What does PARENTHESIS mean?
PARENTHESIS is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is PARENTHESIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PARENTHESIS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PARENTHESIS worth in Scrabble?
PARENTHESIS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from PARENTHESIS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PARENTHESIS. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of PARENTHESIS?
The anagrams of PARENTHESIS (words using the exact same letters) are: INTERPHASES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.