VITIS
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is VITIS a Scrabble word?
Yes. VITIS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 8 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
the type genus of the family Vitaceae; woody vines with simple leaves and small flowers; includes a wide variety of grapes
VITIS (noun): the type genus of the family Vitaceae; woody vines with simple leaves and small flowers; includes a wide variety of grapes.
Synonyms
genus vitis
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
VITIS scores 8 points before board multipliers.
- V = 4
- I = 1
- T = 1
- I = 1
- S = 1
Letter counts: I×2, S×1, T×1, V×1
Anagrams of VITIS
Similar 5-letter words
Crossword relevance
VITIS is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with V, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "VITIS — the type genus of the family Vitaceae; woody vines with simple leaves and small flowers; includes a wide variety of grapes" (8 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
VITIS 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 VITIS a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
VITIS (noun): the type genus of the family Vitaceae; woody vines with simple leaves and small flowers; includes a wide variety of grapes.
In standard Scrabble scoring, VITIS totals 8 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. VITIS 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.
VITIS is 5 letters long, begins with V, ends with S, and sorts to the alphagram IISTV. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 3 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 5-letter entries, VITIS ranks by raw score (8 points). Anagram alternatives include VISIT — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include JAZZY, FEZZY, FIZZY, FUZZY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, VITIS carries 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on V or S are common study angles; browse words starting with V and words ending with S to rehearse parallel sets.
VITIS is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with V, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 5-letter entries like VITIS frequently cross shorter words; knowing that VITIS contains I, S, T, V helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as v???s to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside VITIS include VI, IS, IT — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: V, I, T, 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 vitis directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 8 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 VITIS as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "VITIS — the type genus of the family Vitaceae; woody vines with simple leaves and small flowers; includes a wide variety of grapes" (8 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 VITIS a valid Scrabble word?
- VITIS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 8 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 VITIS worth in Scrabble?
- VITIS is worth 8 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: the type genus of the family Vitaceae; woody vines with simple leaves and small flowers; includes a wide variety of grapes. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does VITIS mean?
- VITIS (noun): the type genus of the family Vitaceae; woody vines with simple leaves and small flowers; includes a wide variety of grapes. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of VITIS?
- VITIS scores 8 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 5-letter words.
- Does VITIS have anagrams?
- Yes. VITIS 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 VITIS?
- VITIS has 5 letters, starts with V, ends with S, and uses the alphagram IISTV (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find VITIS?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 5-letter results or "contains" patterns that match VITIS. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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