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PATELLA

/pəˈtɛlə/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

P 3/4
A 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
A 1/1
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Definition of PATELLA

noun

The sesamoid bone of the knee; the kneecap.

noun

A little dish or vase.

Synonyms of PATELLA

Words with similar meaning

kneecap kneepan rotula

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is PATELLA a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PATELLA earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for PATELLA

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

Letter patella Total
Scrabble 3111111 9
WWF 4111221 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PATELLA

88 words from the letters in PATELLA

6-letter words

paella 8/11 USUKWWF paleal 8/11 USUKWWF pallae 8/11 UK palate 8/10 USUKWWF pallet 8/11 USUKWWF

5-letter words

palea 7/9 USUKWWF palla 7/10 UK lapel 7/10 USUKWWF talpa 7/9 UK leapt 7/9 USUKWWF lepta 7/9 USUKWWF palet 7/9 USUKWWF pelta 7/9 UK petal 7/9 USUKWWF plate 7/9 USUKWWF pleat 7/9 USUKWWF tepal 7/9 USUKWWF alate 5/6 USUKWWF talea 5/6 UK

4-letter words

alap 6/8 UK leap 6/8 USUKWWF pale 6/8 USUKWWF peal 6/8 USUKWWF pela 6/8 UK plea 6/8 USUKWWF pall 6/9 USUKWWF pell 6/9 UK atap 6/7 USUKWWF tapa 6/7 USUKWWF pate 6/7 USUKWWF peat 6/7 USUKWWF tape 6/7 USUKWWF tepa 6/7 USUKWWF plat 6/8 USWWF lept 6/8 USUKWWF pelt 6/8 USUKWWF alae 4/5 USUKWWF alle 4/6 UK leal 4/6 USUKWWF taal 4/5 UK tala 4/5 USUKWWF late 4/5 USUKWWF leat 4/5 UK tael 4/5 USUKWWF tale 4/5 USUKWWF teal 4/5 USUKWWF tela 4/5 USUKWWF tall 4/6 USUKWWF tell 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

ape 5/6 USUKWWF pea 5/6 USUKWWF alp 5/7 USUKWWF lap 5/7 USUKWWF pal 5/7 USUKWWF lep 5/7 UK apt 5/6 USUKWWF pat 5/6 USUKWWF tap 5/6 USUKWWF pet 5/6 USUKWWF aal 3/4 USUKWWF ala 3/4 USUKWWF laa 3/4 UK ale 3/4 USUKWWF ela 3/4 UK lea 3/4 USUKWWF all 3/5 USUKWWF ell 3/5 USUKWWF ate 3/3 USUKWWF eat 3/3 USUKWWF eta 3/3 USUKWWF tae 3/3 USUKWWF tea 3/3 USUKWWF alt 3/4 USWWF lat 3/4 USWWF elt 3/4 UK let 3/4 USUKWWF tel 3/4 USWWF

2-letter words

pa 4/5 USUKWWF pe 4/5 USUKWWF aa 2/2 USWWF ae 2/2 USWWF al 2/3 USWWF la 2/3 USUKWWF el 2/3 USWWF at 2/2 USUKWWF ta 2/2 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK

How to Use PATELLA in Word Games

PATELLA is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since PATELLA 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 PATELLA to find 88 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PATELLA

What does PATELLA mean?
PATELLA is a noun. The sesamoid bone of the knee; the kneecap.
Is PATELLA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PATELLA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PATELLA worth in Scrabble?
PATELLA is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PATELLA?
You can make 88 words from the letters in PATELLA. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PATELLA?
Synonyms of PATELLA include: kneecap, kneepan, rotula. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.