EPICANTHUS
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is EPICANTHUS a Scrabble word?
Yes. EPICANTHUS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 17 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; typical for many east Asian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome
EPICANTHUS (noun): a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; typical for many east Asian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome.
Synonyms
epicanthic fold
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
EPICANTHUS scores 17 points before board multipliers.
- E = 1
- P = 3
- I = 1
- C = 3
- A = 1
- N = 1
- T = 1
- H = 4
- U = 1
- S = 1
Letter counts: A×1, C×1, E×1, H×1, I×1, N×1, P×1, S×1, T×1, U×1
Letter breakdown
Anagrams of EPICANTHUS
Similar 10-letter words
Crossword relevance
EPICANTHUS is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with E, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "EPICANTHUS — a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; typical for many east Asian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome" (17 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
EPICANTHUS is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is EPICANTHUS a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
EPICANTHUS (noun): a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; typical for many east Asian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome.
In standard Scrabble scoring, EPICANTHUS totals 17 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. EPICANTHUS relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
EPICANTHUS is 10 letters long, begins with E, ends with S, and sorts to the alphagram ACEHINPSTU. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 6 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 10-letter entries, EPICANTHUS ranks by raw score (17 points). Anagram alternatives include PAUNCHIEST — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include RAZZMATAZZ, QUIZZINGLY, ZYZZOGETON, WHIZZINGLY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, EPICANTHUS carries 4 vowels and 6 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on E or S are common study angles; browse words starting with E and words ending with S to rehearse parallel sets.
EPICANTHUS is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with E, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 10-letter entries like EPICANTHUS frequently cross shorter words; knowing that EPICANTHUS contains A, C, E, H, I, N, P, S, T, U helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as e????????s to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside EPICANTHUS include CA, EP, HU — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: E, P, I, C, A, N, T, H, U, S. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble epicanthus directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 17 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat EPICANTHUS as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "EPICANTHUS — a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; typical for many east Asian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome" (17 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is EPICANTHUS a valid Scrabble word?
- EPICANTHUS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 17 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is EPICANTHUS worth in Scrabble?
- EPICANTHUS is worth 17 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; typical for many east Asian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does EPICANTHUS mean?
- EPICANTHUS (noun): a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; typical for many east Asian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of EPICANTHUS?
- EPICANTHUS scores 17 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 10-letter words.
- Does EPICANTHUS have anagrams?
- Yes. EPICANTHUS has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in EPICANTHUS?
- EPICANTHUS has 10 letters, starts with E, ends with S, and uses the alphagram ACEHINPSTU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find EPICANTHUS?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 10-letter results or "contains" patterns that match EPICANTHUS. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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