LACHRYMOSE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is LACHRYMOSE a Scrabble word?
Yes. LACHRYMOSE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 20 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: adjective
showing sorrow
LACHRYMOSE (adjective): showing sorrow.
Synonyms
dolorous, dolourous, tearful, weeping
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
LACHRYMOSE scores 20 points before board multipliers.
- L = 1
- A = 1
- C = 3
- H = 4
- R = 1
- Y = 4
- M = 3
- O = 1
- S = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: A×1, C×1, E×1, H×1, L×1, M×1, O×1, R×1, S×1, Y×1
Letter breakdown
LACHRYMOSE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 10-letter words
Crossword relevance
LACHRYMOSE is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with L, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "LACHRYMOSE — showing sorrow" (20 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
LACHRYMOSE 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 LACHRYMOSE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
LACHRYMOSE (adjective): showing sorrow.
In standard Scrabble scoring, LACHRYMOSE totals 20 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. LACHRYMOSE 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.
LACHRYMOSE is 10 letters long, begins with L, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram ACEHLMORSY. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so LACHRYMOSE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 7 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 10-letter entries, LACHRYMOSE ranks by raw score (20 points). 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, LACHRYMOSE carries 3 vowels and 7 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on L or E are common study angles; browse words starting with L and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
LACHRYMOSE is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with L, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 10-letter entries like LACHRYMOSE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that LACHRYMOSE contains A, C, E, H, L, M, O, R, S, Y helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as l????????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside LACHRYMOSE include CH, YM, AC — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: L, A, C, H, R, Y, M, O, S, E. 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 lachrymose directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 20 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 LACHRYMOSE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "LACHRYMOSE — showing sorrow" (20 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 LACHRYMOSE a valid Scrabble word?
- LACHRYMOSE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 20 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 LACHRYMOSE worth in Scrabble?
- LACHRYMOSE is worth 20 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: showing sorrow. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does LACHRYMOSE mean?
- LACHRYMOSE (adjective): showing sorrow. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of LACHRYMOSE?
- LACHRYMOSE scores 20 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 LACHRYMOSE have anagrams?
- LACHRYMOSE has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in LACHRYMOSE?
- LACHRYMOSE has 10 letters, starts with L, ends with E, and uses the alphagram ACEHLMORSY (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find LACHRYMOSE?
- 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 LACHRYMOSE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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