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Anencephaly

Yes, anencephaly is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 21 points in Scrabble.

What does anencephaly mean?

noun

  1. a defect in brain development resulting in small or missing brain hemispheres

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants4 / 7
Scrabble points21
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of anencephaly

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ANENCEPHALY.

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Frequently asked questions

Is anencephaly a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Anencephaly is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is anencephaly worth in Scrabble?

Anencephaly is worth 21 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does anencephaly mean?

Anencephaly means: a defect in brain development resulting in small or missing brain hemispheres.