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Naphthalene
n 1a 1p 3h 4t 1h 4a 1l 1e 1n 1e 1
About 3 syllables
noun · 11 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does naphthalene mean?
noun
a white crystalline strong-smelling hydrocarbon made from coal tar or petroleum and used in organic synthesis and as a fumigant in mothballs
Is NAPHTHALENE 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 NAPHTHALENE worth?
Scrabble
19 ptsWords With Friends
21 ptsWordfeud
20 ptsNYT Crossplay
18 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in NAPHTHALENE
Best shorter words top 30 of 301
naphthene 17aphthae 15naphtha 15aphtha 14elephant 13ephah 13heathen 13thannah 13haptene 12health 12heeltap 12heptane 12phenate 12thanah 12hapten 11hatha 11heath 11peahen 11aheap 10aleph 10alpha 10ethanal 10haha 10hanap 10hath 10heth 10lethean 10panetela 10phene 10althea 9
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Words that end like NAPHTHALENE
Common words that share the ending -ENE, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ENENaphthalene: quick answers
Is NAPHTHALENE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. NAPHTHALENE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 19 points before board bonuses.
How many points is NAPHTHALENE worth?
NAPHTHALENE scores 19 points in Scrabble, 21 in Words With Friends, 20 in Wordfeud and 18 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does naphthalene mean?
As a noun, naphthalene means “a white crystalline strong-smelling hydrocarbon made from coal tar or petroleum and used in organic synthesis and as a fumigant in mothballs”.
What words can you make with the letters in NAPHTHALENE?
You can make 301 shorter words from NAPHTHALENE, such as NAPHTHENE, APHTHAE, NAPHTHA, APHTHA. See the full list.