PERISTALSIS
/ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs/
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun
P
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E
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I
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L
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Definition of PERISTALSIS
noun
The rhythmic, wave-like contraction and relaxation of muscles so as to propagate motion, as of food in the digestive tract.
Word Details
Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
15
points
Is PERISTALSIS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PERISTALSIS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts
Words With Friends — 15 pts
Tip: PERISTALSIS uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PERISTALSIS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | e | r | i | s | t | a | l | s | i | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PERISTALSIS
100 words from the letters in PERISTALSIS
10-letter words
9-letter words
patissier
11/12
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pilasters
11/13
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plaisters
11/13
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psaltries
11/13
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spiralist
11/13
UK
spritsail
11/13
USUKWWF
epistasis
11/12
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prissiest
11/12
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psaltress
11/13
UK
strapless
11/13
USUKWWF
listerias
9/10
UK
serialist
9/10
USUKWWF
satirises
9/9
USUKWWF
slaisters
9/10
UK
8-letter words
prissies
10/11
USUKWWF
liparite
10/12
UK
reptilia
10/12
USUKWWF
parities
10/11
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pilaster
10/12
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plaister
10/12
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plaiters
10/12
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triplies
10/12
UK
epitasis
10/11
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pitiless
10/12
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pastries
10/11
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piasters
10/11
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piastres
10/11
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raspiest
10/11
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traipses
10/11
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piarists
10/11
UK
spiriest
10/11
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persalts
10/12
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plasters
10/12
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psalters
10/12
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staplers
10/12
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resplits
10/12
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spirtles
10/12
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pastises
10/11
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pastless
10/12
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sparsest
10/11
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trespass
10/11
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persists
10/11
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lairises
8/9
UK
silesias
8/9
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siriases
8/8
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lairiest
8/9
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listeria
8/9
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irisates
8/8
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satirise
8/8
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realists
8/9
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saltiers
8/9
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saltires
8/9
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slaister
8/9
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assister
8/8
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tirasses
8/8
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starless
8/9
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stirless
8/9
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7-letter words
parlies
9/11
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espials
9/11
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lapises
9/11
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lipases
9/11
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palsies
9/11
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aspires
9/10
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paresis
9/10
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parises
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praises
9/10
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spireas
9/10
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lapsers
9/11
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spirals
9/11
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lispers
9/11
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asepsis
9/10
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aspises
9/10
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passels
9/11
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sapless
9/11
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plisses
9/11
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passers
9/10
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pissers
9/10
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prisses
9/10
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plaiter
9/11
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platier
9/11
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aplites
9/11
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paliest
9/11
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platies
9/11
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talipes
9/11
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spilite
9/11
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parties
9/10
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pastier
9/10
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piaster
9/10
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piastre
9/10
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pirates
9/10
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praties
9/10
UK
traipse
9/10
USUKWWF
piarist
9/10
UK
pitiers
9/10
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How to Use PERISTALSIS in Word Games
PERISTALSIS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PERISTALSIS to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About PERISTALSIS
What does PERISTALSIS mean?
PERISTALSIS is a noun. The rhythmic, wave-like contraction and relaxation of muscles so as to propagate motion, as of food in the digestive tract.
Is PERISTALSIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PERISTALSIS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PERISTALSIS worth in Scrabble?
PERISTALSIS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from PERISTALSIS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PERISTALSIS. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PERISTALSIS?
Synonyms of PERISTALSIS include: enterocinesia, vermiculation. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.