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SESSILE

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

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Definition of SESSILE

adjective

Permanently attached to a substrate; not free to move about.

"a sessile oyster"

adjective

Attached directly by the base; not having an intervening stalk; stalkless.

Synonyms of SESSILE

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of SESSILE

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of SESSILE in a Sentence

  • "a sessile oyster"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
8
points

Is SESSILE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SESSILE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.

Letter Values for SESSILE

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

Letter sessile Total
Scrabble 1111111 7
WWF 1111121 8

Anagrams of SESSILE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

How to Use SESSILE in Word Games

SESSILE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since SESSILE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SESSILE to find 57 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SESSILE

What does SESSILE mean?
SESSILE is a adjective. Permanently attached to a substrate; not free to move about.
Is SESSILE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SESSILE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SESSILE worth in Scrabble?
SESSILE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SESSILE?
You can make 57 words from the letters in SESSILE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SESSILE?
Synonyms of SESSILE include: attached, fixed, immobile. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SESSILE?
The anagrams of SESSILE (words using the exact same letters) are: SESELIS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.