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Tympanum

Yes, tympanum is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does tympanum mean?

noun

  1. the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
  2. the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
  3. a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for tympanum

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants2 / 6
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of tympanum

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters TYMPANUM.

Words you can make from tympanum

Unscramble TYMPANUM for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is tympanum a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Tympanum 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 tympanum worth in Scrabble?

Tympanum is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does tympanum mean?

Tympanum means: the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear.