Starting With P Ending in IS
29 words · highest scoring is phototaxis at 22 points
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About 10 Letter Words Starting With P Ending in IS
There are 29 ten letter words starting with P and ending in IS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is phototaxis at 22 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it. This list is also searched as words ending with IS — it is the same set either way.
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10 Letter Words Starting With P Ending in IS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 10 Letter Words Starting With P Ending in IS
- phototaxis22
- parapraxis21
- paraphysis20
- procrypsis19
- photolysis18
- parcheesis17
- patchoulis17
- pepperonis16
10 Letter Words Starting With P Ending in IS Defined
- phototaxisNoun · 22 points
- the bodily movement of a motile organism in response to light, either towards the source of light (positive phototaxis) or away from it (negative phototaxis)
- photolysisNoun · 18 points
- the decomposition or separation of molecules by the action of light
- pyogenesisNoun · 16 points
- The formation of pus; suppuration.
- papillitisNoun · 14 points
- Inflammation of a papilla or papillae; especially inflammation of the optic papilla (optic disc).
- proglottisNoun · 13 points
- each segment in the strobila of a tapeworm, containing a complete sexually mature reproductive system
10 Letter Words Starting With P Ending in IS: Questions
How many ten letter words starting with P and ending in IS are there?
There are 29 ten letter words starting with P and ending in IS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among ten letter words starting with P and ending in IS?
PHOTOTAXIS is the highest scoring option at 22 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common ten letter words starting with P and ending in IS?
PANGENESIS, PARCHEESIS, POLLINOSIS are among the most familiar ten letter words starting with P and ending in IS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these ten letter words starting with P and ending in IS valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.