Periphrastic
Yes, periphrastic is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
What does periphrastic mean?
adjective
- roundabout and unnecessarily wordy
had a preference for circumlocutious (or circumlocutory) rather than forthright expression
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for periphrastic
Word facts
| Letters | 12 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 8 |
| Scrabble points | 21 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Rare |
Anagrams of periphrastic
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PERIPHRASTIC.
Words you can make from periphrastic
Frequently asked questions
Is periphrastic a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Periphrastic 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 periphrastic worth in Scrabble?
Periphrastic is worth 21 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does periphrastic mean?
Periphrastic means: roundabout and unnecessarily wordy.