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Tenesmus

Yes, tenesmus is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does tenesmus mean?

noun

  1. painful spasm of the anal sphincter along with an urgent desire to defecate without the significant production of feces; associated with irritable bowel syndrome

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

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Frequently asked questions

Is tenesmus a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Tenesmus 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 tenesmus worth in Scrabble?

Tenesmus is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does tenesmus mean?

Tenesmus means: painful spasm of the anal sphincter along with an urgent desire to defecate without the significant production of feces; associated with irritable bowel syndrome.