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Petrolatum
p 3e 1t 1r 1o 1l 1a 1t 1u 1m 3
About 4 syllables
noun · 10 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does petrolatum mean?
noun
a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication
Synonymspetroleum jellymineral jelly
Is PETROLATUM 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 PETROLATUM worth?
Scrabble
14 ptsWords With Friends
18 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
16 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in PETROLATUM
Best shorter words top 30 of 636
metaplot 12palmetto 12prometal 12temporal 12ampoule 11marplot 11pleroma 11plumate 11premolt 11rampole 11tapetum 11templar 11tempura 11trampet 11trample 11trumpet 11ampler 10ampule 10emparl 10empart 10emulator 10lamper 10lumper 10outleapt 10palmer 10pumelo 10replum 10rumple 10tamper 10tautomer 10
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Words that end like PETROLATUM
Common words that share the ending -ATUM, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ATUMPetrolatum: quick answers
Is PETROLATUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PETROLATUM is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 14 points before board bonuses.
How many points is PETROLATUM worth?
PETROLATUM scores 14 points in Scrabble, 18 in Words With Friends, 16 in Wordfeud and 16 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does petrolatum mean?
As a noun, petrolatum means “a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum”.
What words can you make with the letters in PETROLATUM?
You can make 636 shorter words from PETROLATUM, such as METAPLOT, PALMETTO, PROMETAL, TEMPORAL. See the full list.