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Centipede

Yes, centipede is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does centipede mean?

noun

  1. chiefly nocturnal predacious arthropod having a flattened body of 15 to 173 segments each with a pair of legs, the foremost pair being modified as prehensors

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of centipede

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CENTIPEDE.

Words you can make from centipede

Unscramble CENTIPEDE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is centipede a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Centipede 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 centipede worth in Scrabble?

Centipede is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does centipede mean?

Centipede means: chiefly nocturnal predacious arthropod having a flattened body of 15 to 173 segments each with a pair of legs, the foremost pair being modified as prehensors.