Encephalitis
Yes, encephalitis is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
What does encephalitis mean?
noun
- inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use)
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 12 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 5 / 7 |
| Scrabble points | 19 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of encephalitis
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ENCEPHALITIS.
Words you can make from encephalitis
Frequently asked questions
Is encephalitis a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Encephalitis 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 encephalitis worth in Scrabble?
Encephalitis is worth 19 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does encephalitis mean?
Encephalitis means: inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use).