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Circumscribe

Yes, circumscribe is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 22 points in Scrabble.

What does circumscribe mean?

verb

  1. draw a line around He drew a circle around the points
  2. restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day" I limit you to two visits to the pub a day
  3. to draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for circumscribe

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants4 / 8
Scrabble points22
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of circumscribe

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CIRCUMSCRIBE.

Words you can make from circumscribe

Unscramble CIRCUMSCRIBE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is circumscribe a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Circumscribe 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 circumscribe worth in Scrabble?

Circumscribe is worth 22 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does circumscribe mean?

Circumscribe means: draw a line around.