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Acanthus
a 1c 3a 1n 1t 1h 4u 1s 1
About 3 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does acanthus mean?
noun
any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
Is ACANTHUS a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is ACANTHUS worth?
Scrabble
13 ptsWords With Friends
15 ptsWordfeud
15 ptsNYT Crossplay
13 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in ACANTHUS
Best shorter words top 30 of 173
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See all 173 words made from ACANTHUS Acanthus: quick answers
Is ACANTHUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ACANTHUS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 13 points before board bonuses.
How many points is ACANTHUS worth?
ACANTHUS scores 13 points in Scrabble, 15 in Words With Friends, 15 in Wordfeud and 13 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does acanthus mean?
As a noun, acanthus means “any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers”.
What words can you make with the letters in ACANTHUS?
You can make 173 shorter words from ACANTHUS, such as ACANTHS, ANCHUSA, CANTHUS, CHAUNTS. See the full list.