PERCUSSES
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of PERCUSSES
To strike; to hit; to knock; to give a blow to
"Solid bodies, if they be very softly percussed, give no sound."
To impact
"Falling on the roof of the caravan, the hailstones percussed noisily."
To attempt to divine the location or other quality of something by tapping on (an overlying surface)
"The doctor percussed his chest to determine whether he had pneumonia."
Examples of PERCUSSES in a Sentence
- "Solid bodies, if they be very softly percussed, give no sound."
- "Falling on the roof of the caravan, the hailstones percussed noisily."
- "The doctor percussed his chest to determine whether he had pneumonia."
Word Details
Is PERCUSSES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PERCUSSES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PERCUSSES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PERCUSSES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | e | r | c | u | s | s | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PERCUSSES
100 words from the letters in PERCUSSES
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How to Use PERCUSSES in Word Games
PERCUSSES is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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