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PHILISTINES

11 letters · 4 syllables · noun

P 3/4
H 4/3
I 1/1
L 1/2
I 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
E 1/1
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Definition of PHILISTINES

noun

A person who is ignorant or uneducated; specifically, a person who lacks appreciation of or is antagonistic towards art or culture, and who has pedestrian tastes.

Synonyms of PHILISTINES

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Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
18
points

Is PHILISTINES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: PHILISTINES uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PHILISTINES

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

Letter philistines Total
Scrabble 34111111111 16
WWF 43121111211 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PHILISTINES

100 words from the letters in PHILISTINES

How to Use PHILISTINES in Word Games

PHILISTINES is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PHILISTINES

What does PHILISTINES mean?
PHILISTINES is a noun. A person who is ignorant or uneducated; specifically, a person who lacks appreciation of or is antagonistic towards art or culture, and who has pedestrian tastes.
Is PHILISTINES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PHILISTINES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PHILISTINES worth in Scrabble?
PHILISTINES is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from PHILISTINES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PHILISTINES. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PHILISTINES?
Synonyms of PHILISTINES include: heathen. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.