Pterygium
Yes, pterygium is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
What does pterygium mean?
noun
- either of two thickened triangular layers of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea; it arises from irritation of the pinguecula
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 17 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Rare |
Anagrams of pterygium
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PTERYGIUM.
Words you can make from pterygium
Frequently asked questions
Is pterygium a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Pterygium 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 pterygium worth in Scrabble?
Pterygium is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does pterygium mean?
Pterygium means: either of two thickened triangular layers of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea; it arises from irritation of the pinguecula.