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Tympanum
t 1y 4m 3p 3a 1n 1u 1m 3
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 tympanum mean?
noun
the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
Synonymsmiddle eartympanic cavity
the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
Synonymskettlekettledrumtympanitimpani
Is TYMPANUM 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 TYMPANUM worth?
Scrabble
17 ptsWords With Friends
21 ptsWordfeud
19 ptsNYT Crossplay
18 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in TYMPANUM
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Front hooks
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Back hooks
Tympanum: quick answers
Is TYMPANUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. TYMPANUM 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 TYMPANUM worth?
TYMPANUM scores 17 points in Scrabble, 21 in Words With Friends, 19 in Wordfeud and 18 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does tympanum mean?
As a noun, tympanum means “the main cavity of the ear”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in TYMPANUM?
You can make 106 shorter words from TYMPANUM, such as NUMPTY, TYMPAN, TAMMY, TUMMY. See the full list.