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Centesis
c 3e 1n 1t 1e 1s 1i 1s 1
About 3 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Rare
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does centesis mean?
noun
(surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
Is CENTESIS 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 CENTESIS worth?
Scrabble
10 ptsWords With Friends
12 ptsWordfeud
11 ptsNYT Crossplay
10 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in CENTESIS
Best shorter words top 30 of 175
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See all 175 words made from CENTESIS Words that end like CENTESIS
Common words that share the ending -ESIS, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ESISCentesis: quick answers
Is CENTESIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CENTESIS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 10 points before board bonuses.
How many points is CENTESIS worth?
CENTESIS scores 10 points in Scrabble, 12 in Words With Friends, 11 in Wordfeud and 10 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does centesis mean?
As a noun, centesis means “(surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid”.
What words can you make with the letters in CENTESIS?
You can make 175 shorter words from CENTESIS, such as ENTICES, INCESTS, INSECTS, CENSES. See the full list.