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Dipteran

Yes, dipteran is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does dipteran mean?

noun

  1. insects having usually a single pair of functional wings (anterior pair) with the posterior pair reduced to small knobbed structures and mouth parts adapted for sucking or lapping or piercing

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for dipteran

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of dipteran

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DIPTERAN.

Words you can make from dipteran

Unscramble DIPTERAN for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is dipteran a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Dipteran 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 dipteran worth in Scrabble?

Dipteran is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does dipteran mean?

Dipteran means: insects having usually a single pair of functional wings (anterior pair) with the posterior pair reduced to small knobbed structures and mouth parts adapted for sucking or lapping or piercing.