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Palimpsest

Yes, palimpsest is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does palimpsest mean?

noun

  1. a manuscript (usually written on papyrus or parchment) on which more than one text has been written with the earlier writing incompletely erased and still visible

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants3 / 7
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of palimpsest

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PALIMPSEST.

Words you can make from palimpsest

Unscramble PALIMPSEST for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is palimpsest a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Palimpsest 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 palimpsest worth in Scrabble?

Palimpsest is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does palimpsest mean?

Palimpsest means: a manuscript (usually written on papyrus or parchment) on which more than one text has been written with the earlier writing incompletely erased and still visible.