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Peristalsis

Yes, peristalsis is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does peristalsis mean?

noun

  1. the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for peristalsis

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants4 / 7
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of peristalsis

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PERISTALSIS.

Words you can make from peristalsis

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Frequently asked questions

Is peristalsis a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Peristalsis 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 peristalsis worth in Scrabble?

Peristalsis is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does peristalsis mean?

Peristalsis means: the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along.