SESQUIPEDALIAN
/ˌsɛskwɪpɪˈdeɪlɪən/
14 letters · 5 syllables · noun, adjective
S
1/1
E
1/1
S
1/1
Q
10/10
U
1/2
I
1/1
P
3/4
E
1/1
D
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A
1/1
L
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I
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A
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N
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Definition of SESQUIPEDALIAN
noun
A long word.
noun
A person who uses long words.
adjective
(of a word or words) Long; polysyllabic.
adjective
Pertaining to or given to the use of overly long words.
"Our dinner guest was so sesquipedalian that no one could understand what he said."
Examples of SESQUIPEDALIAN in a Sentence
- "Our dinner guest was so sesquipedalian that no one could understand what he said."
Word Details
Letters
14
Syllables
5
Scrabble
26
points
WWF
30
points
Is SESQUIPEDALIAN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SESQUIPEDALIAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 26 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 26 pts
Words With Friends — 30 pts
Tip: SESQUIPEDALIAN uses 14 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SESQUIPEDALIAN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | e | s | q | u | i | p | e | d | a | l | i | a | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SESQUIPEDALIAN
100 words from the letters in SESQUIPEDALIAN
11-letter words
10-letter words
9-letter words
equalised
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USUKWWF
quinielas
18/21
USUKWWF
equalises
18/20
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equalness
18/21
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squalenes
18/21
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esplanade
12/15
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penalised
12/15
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palisades
12/14
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displease
12/14
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spaldeens
12/15
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sandpiles
12/15
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unpleased
12/16
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unpalsied
12/16
UK
diapauses
12/14
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seaplanes
11/14
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penalises
11/14
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idealises
10/11
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nasalised
10/12
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sialidans
10/12
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dailiness
10/12
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sidelines
10/12
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8-letter words
pasquils
19/22
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squealed
18/20
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squailed
18/20
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sequined
18/20
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quinsied
18/20
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aquiline
17/20
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quiniela
17/20
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equalise
17/19
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siliquae
17/19
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squalene
17/20
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quinelas
17/20
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siliquas
17/19
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siliques
17/19
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quinsies
17/19
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palisade
11/13
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pleiades
11/13
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deplanes
11/14
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spaldeen
11/14
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paladins
11/14
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sandpile
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despisal
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seedlips
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sideslip
11/13
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dispense
11/13
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piedness
11/13
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adipsins
11/13
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sidespin
11/13
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speldins
11/14
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spindles
11/14
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paludine
11/15
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diapause
11/13
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unespied
11/14
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lispunds
11/15
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seaplane
10/13
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spelaean
10/13
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penalise
10/13
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sepaline
10/13
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paleness
10/13
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salpians
10/13
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painless
10/13
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spaniels
10/13
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paenulas
10/14
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spinulae
10/14
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epulises
10/13
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apneuses
10/13
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apneusis
10/13
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spansule
10/14
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spinules
10/14
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splenius
10/14
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idealise
9/10
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delaines
9/11
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sialidan
9/11
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sideline
9/11
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assailed
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idealess
9/10
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aniseeds
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idleness
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linseeds
9/11
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unleased
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unsealed
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unsailed
9/12
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indusial
9/12
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dualises
9/11
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danseuse
9/11
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sundials
9/12
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nasalise
8/10
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seasnail
8/10
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salinise
8/10
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inulases
8/11
USUKWWF
7-letter words
How to Use SESQUIPEDALIAN in Word Games
SESQUIPEDALIAN is worth 26 points in Scrabble and 30 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SESQUIPEDALIAN to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SESQUIPEDALIAN
What does SESQUIPEDALIAN mean?
SESQUIPEDALIAN is a noun. A long word.
Is SESQUIPEDALIAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SESQUIPEDALIAN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 26 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SESQUIPEDALIAN worth in Scrabble?
SESQUIPEDALIAN is worth 26 points in Scrabble and 30 points in Words With Friends. It is a 14-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from SESQUIPEDALIAN?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SESQUIPEDALIAN. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SESQUIPEDALIAN?
Synonyms of SESQUIPEDALIAN include: polysyllabic. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.