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Operculum
o 1p 3e 1r 1c 3u 1l 1u 1m 3
About 4 syllables
noun · 9 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does operculum mean?
noun
a hard flap serving as a cover for (a) the gill slits in fishes or (b) the opening of the shell in certain gastropods when the body is retracted
Is OPERCULUM 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 OPERCULUM worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
21 ptsWordfeud
19 ptsNYT Crossplay
18 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in OPERCULUM
Best shorter words top 30 of 216
clumper 13crumple 13compel 12comper 12cuprum 12upcome 12clomp 11clump 11coupler 11coupure 11crump 11comp 10cormel 10couper 10couple 10croupe 10cupule 10curpel 10lucumo 10lumper 10pumelo 10recoup 10replum 10rumple 10upcurl 10celom 9comer 9coper 9coupe 9crome 9
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Words that end like OPERCULUM
Common words that share the ending -ULUM, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ULUMOperculum: quick answers
Is OPERCULUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. OPERCULUM is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 15 points before board bonuses.
How many points is OPERCULUM worth?
OPERCULUM scores 15 points in Scrabble, 21 in Words With Friends, 19 in Wordfeud and 18 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does operculum mean?
As a noun, operculum means “a hard flap serving as a cover for (a) the gill slits in fishes or (b) the opening of the shell in certain gastropods when the body is retracted”.
What words can you make with the letters in OPERCULUM?
You can make 216 shorter words from OPERCULUM, such as CLUMPER, CRUMPLE, COMPEL, COMPER. See the full list.