Dictionary
Opalesce
o 1p 3a 1l 1e 1s 1c 3e 1
About 3 syllables
verb · 8 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does opalesce mean?
verb
reflect light or colors like an opal
“Distant clouds opalesce like pale brocade”
exhibit a play of colors like that of an opal
“This nitrate opalesces under certain conditions”
Is OPALESCE 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 OPALESCE worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
15 ptsWordfeud
14 ptsNYT Crossplay
13 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in OPALESCE
Anagrams 1
Hooks for OPALESCE
Add one letter to the front or back of OPALESCE to make another word.
Words that end like OPALESCE
Common words that share the ending -ESCE, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ESCEOpalesce: quick answers
Is OPALESCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. OPALESCE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is OPALESCE worth?
OPALESCE scores 12 points in Scrabble, 15 in Words With Friends, 14 in Wordfeud and 13 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does opalesce mean?
As a verb, opalesce means “reflect light or colors like an opal”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in OPALESCE?
You can make 251 shorter words from OPALESCE, such as ESCALOP, CAPLES, CLEEPS, CLEPES. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of OPALESCE?
OPALESCE rearranges into ESCALOPE.