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TREPHINE

/tɹɪˈfaɪn/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of TREPHINE

noun

A surgical instrument with a cylindrical blade used to remove a circular section of tissue, f.e. bone or cornea; a trepan.

verb

To use a trephine during surgery.

verb

To perforate with a trephine.

Synonyms of TREPHINE

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
14
points

Is TREPHINE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

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

Letter Values for TREPHINE

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

Letter trephine Total
Scrabble 11134111 13
WWF 11143121 14

Anagrams of TREPHINE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TREPHINE

100 words from the letters in TREPHINE

How to Use TREPHINE in Word Games

TREPHINE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TREPHINE to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TREPHINE

What does TREPHINE mean?
TREPHINE is a noun. A surgical instrument with a cylindrical blade used to remove a circular section of tissue, f.e. bone or cornea; a trepan.
Is TREPHINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TREPHINE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TREPHINE worth in Scrabble?
TREPHINE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from TREPHINE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in TREPHINE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of TREPHINE?
Synonyms of TREPHINE include: trepan. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of TREPHINE?
The anagrams of TREPHINE (words using the exact same letters) are: NEPHRITE, PREHNITE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.