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Diaphragm
d 2i 1a 1p 3h 4r 1a 1g 2m 3
About 3 syllables
noun · 9 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does diaphragm mean?
noun
a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens
“the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically”
Synonymsstop
(anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration
Synonymsmidriff
a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
Synonymspessarycontraceptive diaphragm
electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves
Is DIAPHRAGM 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 DIAPHRAGM worth?
Scrabble
18 ptsWords With Friends
20 ptsWordfeud
20 ptsNYT Crossplay
19 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DIAPHRAGM
Best shorter words top 30 of 191
diagraph 15digraph 14paradigm 14hadarim 13haramdi 13pharma 13dharma 12dirham 12graham 12pardah 12aphid 11dargah 11diagram 11grampa 11graph 11pariah 11raphia 11agamid 10gramp 10haram 10harim 10ihram 10marah 10padma 10aargh 9airgap 9amah 9aramid 9damp 9dimp 9
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Diaphragm: quick answers
Is DIAPHRAGM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DIAPHRAGM is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 18 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DIAPHRAGM worth?
DIAPHRAGM scores 18 points in Scrabble, 20 in Words With Friends, 20 in Wordfeud and 19 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does diaphragm mean?
As a noun, diaphragm means “a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens”. It has 4 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in DIAPHRAGM?
You can make 191 shorter words from DIAPHRAGM, such as DIAGRAPH, DIGRAPH, PARADIGM, HADARIM. See the full list.