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Pterygium
p 3t 1e 1r 1y 4g 2i 1u 1m 3
About 4 syllables
noun · 9 letters · Rare
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does pterygium mean?
noun
either of two thickened triangular layers of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea; it arises from irritation of the pinguecula
Is PTERYGIUM 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 PTERYGIUM worth?
Scrabble
17 ptsWords With Friends
20 ptsWordfeud
20 ptsNYT Crossplay
20 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in PTERYGIUM
Best shorter words top 30 of 259
grumpy 14gympie 14gimpy 13pigmy 13yumpie 13empty 12gripey 12gymp 12premy 12primy 12rumpy 12tumpy 12umpty 12germy 11grimy 11gripy 11grype 11grypt 11guimpe 11imputer 11pumy 11purity 11pyrite 11tripey 11tumpier 11tymp 11typier 11umpy 11ympe 11ympt 11
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Words that end like PTERYGIUM
Common words that share the ending -IUM, 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 -IUM Pterygium: quick answers
Is PTERYGIUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PTERYGIUM is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 17 points before board bonuses.
How many points is PTERYGIUM worth?
PTERYGIUM scores 17 points in Scrabble, 20 in Words With Friends, 20 in Wordfeud and 20 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does pterygium mean?
As a noun, pterygium means “either of two thickened triangular layers of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea”.
What words can you make with the letters in PTERYGIUM?
You can make 259 shorter words from PTERYGIUM, such as GRUMPY, GYMPIE, GIMPY, PIGMY. See the full list.