TREPAN
/tɹɪˈpæn/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of TREPAN
A tool used to bore through rock when sinking shafts.
A surgical instrument used to remove a circular section of bone from the skull; a trephine.
To create a large hole by making a narrow groove outlining the shape of the hole and then removing the plug of material remaining by less expensive means.
To use a trepan; to trephine.
A trickster.
A snare; a trapan.
To ensnare; to seduce, to trick.
"1798 Charlotte Turner Smith: The Young Philosopher. Vol.4, Chapter 9. ...a postchaise, into which he had so infamously trepanned me..."
Examples of TREPAN in a Sentence
- "1798 Charlotte Turner Smith: The Young Philosopher. Vol.4, Chapter 9. ...a postchaise, into which he had so infamously trepanned me..."
Word Details
Is TREPAN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TREPAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TREPAN uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TREPAN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | r | e | p | a | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Anagrams of TREPAN
Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TREPAN
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How to Use TREPAN in Word Games
TREPAN is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, TREPAN is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
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