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Platypus
p 3l 1a 1t 1y 4p 3u 1s 1
About 3 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does platypus mean?
noun
small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet; only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae
Synonymsduckbillduckbilled platypusornithorhynchus anatinus
Is PLATYPUS 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 PLATYPUS worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
18 ptsWordfeud
18 ptsNYT Crossplay
17 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in PLATYPUS
Best shorter words top 30 of 173
appuys 13supply 13apply 12appuy 12paspy 12pulpy 12sappy 12typps 12yapps 12layups 11platys 11typp 11uplays 11upstay 11yapp 11yplast 11aptly 10layup 10palpus 10palsy 10pasty 10patly 10patsy 10platy 10plays 10pyats 10splay 10spyal 10typal 10uplay 10
See all 173 words made from PLATYPUS Platypus: quick answers
Is PLATYPUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PLATYPUS 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 PLATYPUS worth?
PLATYPUS scores 15 points in Scrabble, 18 in Words With Friends, 18 in Wordfeud and 17 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does platypus mean?
As a noun, platypus means “small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet”.
What words can you make with the letters in PLATYPUS?
You can make 173 shorter words from PLATYPUS, such as APPUYS, SUPPLY, APPLY, APPUY. See the full list.