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Polymorphism
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About 5 syllables
noun · 12 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does polymorphism mean?
noun
(genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on
(chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
Synonymspleomorphism
(biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)
Is POLYMORPHISM 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 POLYMORPHISM worth?
Scrabble
26 ptsWords With Friends
29 ptsWordfeud
28 ptsNYT Crossplay
26 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in POLYMORPHISM
Best shorter words top 30 of 451
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See all 451 words made from POLYMORPHISM Hooks for POLYMORPHISM
Add one letter to the front or back of POLYMORPHISM to make another word.
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Words that end like POLYMORPHISM
Common words that share the ending -ISM, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ISM Polymorphism: quick answers
Is POLYMORPHISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. POLYMORPHISM is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 26 points before board bonuses.
How many points is POLYMORPHISM worth?
POLYMORPHISM scores 26 points in Scrabble, 29 in Words With Friends, 28 in Wordfeud and 26 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does polymorphism mean?
As a noun, polymorphism means “(genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in POLYMORPHISM?
You can make 451 shorter words from POLYMORPHISM, such as POLYMORPHS, POLYMORPH, ROMPISHLY, SPOROPHYL. See the full list.