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Dichroism
d 2i 1c 3h 4r 1o 1i 1s 1m 3
About 2 syllables
noun · 9 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does dichroism mean?
noun
pleochroism of a crystal so that it exhibits two different colors when viewed from two different directions
Is DICHROISM 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 DICHROISM worth?
Scrabble
17 ptsWords With Friends
18 ptsWordfeud
18 ptsNYT Crossplay
16 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DICHROISM
Best shorter words top 30 of 230
dochmii 15chorism 14chrisom 14chirms 13chrism 13droichs 13hormic 13mirchi 13orchids 13smirch 13chimo 12chirm 12chords 12disomic 12droich 12misch 12mochs 12modish 12ohmic 12orchid 12rhodic 12schmo 12schrod 12chiros 11choirs 11chord 11cosmid 11dromic 11ichors 11mich 11
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Words that end like DICHROISM
Common words that share the ending -OISM, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -OISMDichroism: quick answers
Is DICHROISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DICHROISM is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 17 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DICHROISM worth?
DICHROISM scores 17 points in Scrabble, 18 in Words With Friends, 18 in Wordfeud and 16 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does dichroism mean?
As a noun, dichroism means “pleochroism of a crystal so that it exhibits two different colors when viewed from two different directions”.
What words can you make with the letters in DICHROISM?
You can make 230 shorter words from DICHROISM, such as DOCHMII, CHORISM, CHRISOM, CHIRMS. See the full list.