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Portcullises
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About 4 syllables
noun · 12 letters · Less common · plural of portcullis
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does portcullises mean?
noun
gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town; can be lowered to prevent passage
Definitions shown for portcullis, the base form of portcullises.
Is PORTCULLISES 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 PORTCULLISES worth?
Scrabble
16 ptsWords With Friends
21 ptsWordfeud
19 ptsNYT Crossplay
19 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in PORTCULLISES
Best shorter words top 30 of 2016
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See all 2016 words made from PORTCULLISES Words that end like PORTCULLISES
Common words that share the ending -ISES, 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 -ISES Portcullises: quick answers
Is PORTCULLISES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PORTCULLISES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 16 points before board bonuses.
How many points is PORTCULLISES worth?
PORTCULLISES scores 16 points in Scrabble, 21 in Words With Friends, 19 in Wordfeud and 19 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does portcullises mean?
portcullises is the plural of portcullis, which means “gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town”.
What words can you make with the letters in PORTCULLISES?
You can make 2016 shorter words from PORTCULLISES, such as POLLUCITES, PORTCULLIS, SUPERCOILS, CROUPIEST. See the full list.