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PERCUSSES

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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E 1/1
R 1/1
C 3/4
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Definition of PERCUSSES

verb

To strike; to hit; to knock; to give a blow to

"Solid bodies, if they be very softly percussed, give no sound."

verb

To impact

"Falling on the roof of the caravan, the hailstones percussed noisily."

verb

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

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is PERCUSSES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

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 percusses Total
Scrabble 311311111 13
WWF 411421111 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PERCUSSES

100 words from the letters in PERCUSSES

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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About PERCUSSES

What does PERCUSSES mean?
PERCUSSES is a verb. To strike; to hit; to knock; to give a blow to
Is PERCUSSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PERCUSSES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PERCUSSES worth in Scrabble?
PERCUSSES is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PERCUSSES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PERCUSSES. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.