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Effacement

Yes, effacement is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.

What does effacement mean?

noun

  1. shortening of the uterine cervix and thinning of its walls as it is dilated during labor
  2. withdrawing into the background; making yourself inconspicuous

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points20
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of effacement

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters EFFACEMENT.

Words you can make from effacement

Unscramble EFFACEMENT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is effacement a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Effacement 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 effacement worth in Scrabble?

Effacement is worth 20 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does effacement mean?

Effacement means: shortening of the uterine cervix and thinning of its walls as it is dilated during labor.