Circumvent
Yes, circumvent is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
What does circumvent mean?
verb
- surround so as to force to give up
The Turks besieged Vienna
- beat through cleverness and wit
I beat the traffic
- avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
He dodged the issue
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for circumvent
Word facts
| Letters | 10 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 7 |
| Scrabble points | 19 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of circumvent
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CIRCUMVENT.
Words you can make from circumvent
Frequently asked questions
Is circumvent a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Circumvent 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 circumvent worth in Scrabble?
Circumvent is worth 19 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does circumvent mean?
Circumvent means: surround so as to force to give up.