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SPHENOID

/ˈsfiː.nɔɪd/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

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Definition of SPHENOID

noun

The sphenoid bone.

noun

A wedge-shaped crystal bounded by four equal isosceles triangles; the hemihedral form of a square pyramid.

adjective

Having a wedged shape.

adjective

Relating to the compound bone which forms the base of the cranium, behind the eye and below the front part of the brain. It has two pairs of broad lateral ‘wings’ and a number of other projections, and contains two air-filled sinuses.

"sphenoid bone"

Examples of SPHENOID in a Sentence

  • "sphenoid bone"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
15
points

Is SPHENOID a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: SPHENOID uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SPHENOID

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

Letter sphenoid Total
Scrabble 13411112 14
WWF 14312112 15

Anagrams of SPHENOID

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPHENOID

100 words from the letters in SPHENOID

How to Use SPHENOID in Word Games

SPHENOID is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SPHENOID

What does SPHENOID mean?
SPHENOID is a noun. The sphenoid bone.
Is SPHENOID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPHENOID is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SPHENOID worth in Scrabble?
SPHENOID is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SPHENOID?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SPHENOID. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SPHENOID?
The anagrams of SPHENOID (words using the exact same letters) are: DIPHONES, SIPHONED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.