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PENETRATES

10 letters · 4 syllables · verb

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Definition of PENETRATES

verb

To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.

"Light penetrates darkness."

verb

To achieve understanding of, despite some obstacle; to comprehend; to understand.

"I could not penetrate Burke's opaque rhetoric."

verb

To affect profoundly through the senses or feelings; to move deeply.

"to penetrate one's heart with pity"

Examples of PENETRATES in a Sentence

  • "Light penetrates darkness."
  • "I could not penetrate Burke's opaque rhetoric."
  • "to penetrate one's heart with pity"

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is PENETRATES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: PENETRATES uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PENETRATES

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

Letter penetrates Total
Scrabble 3111111111 12
WWF 4121111111 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PENETRATES

100 words from the letters in PENETRATES

How to Use PENETRATES in Word Games

PENETRATES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About PENETRATES

What does PENETRATES mean?
PENETRATES is a verb. To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.
Is PENETRATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PENETRATES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PENETRATES worth in Scrabble?
PENETRATES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from PENETRATES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PENETRATES. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.