TREPHINE
/tɹɪˈfaɪn/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of TREPHINE
A surgical instrument with a cylindrical blade used to remove a circular section of tissue, f.e. bone or cornea; a trepan.
To use a trephine during surgery.
To perforate with a trephine.
Word Details
Is TREPHINE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TREPHINE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | t | r | e | p | h | i | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 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
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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.
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