Dictionary
Sesamoid
s 1e 1s 1a 1m 3o 1i 1d 2
About 3 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Rare
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does sesamoid mean?
noun
any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint
Synonymssesamoid boneos sesamoideum
Is SESAMOID 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 SESAMOID worth?
Scrabble
11 ptsWords With Friends
12 ptsWordfeud
11 ptsNYT Crossplay
11 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in SESAMOID
Hooks for SESAMOID
Add one letter to the front or back of SESAMOID to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like SESAMOID
Common words that share the ending -OID, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -OIDSesamoid: quick answers
Is SESAMOID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SESAMOID is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 11 points before board bonuses.
How many points is SESAMOID worth?
SESAMOID scores 11 points in Scrabble, 12 in Words With Friends, 11 in Wordfeud and 11 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does sesamoid mean?
As a noun, sesamoid means “any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint”.
What words can you make with the letters in SESAMOID?
You can make 239 shorter words from SESAMOID, such as MISDOES, AMIDES, DEISMS, DEMISS. See the full list.