With PTERA
13 words · highest scoring is hymenoptera at 21 points
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About 11 Letter Words With PTERA
There are 13 eleven letter words containing PTERA in our dictionary. The highest scoring is hymenoptera at 21 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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11 Letter Words With PTERA at a Glance
Highest Scoring 11 Letter Words With PTERA
- hymenoptera21
- chiropteran18
- hemipterans18
- homopterans18
- plecopteran17
- dermapteran16
- lepidoptera16
- orthopteran16
11 Letter Words With PTERA Defined
- hymenopteraNoun · 21 points
- a large order of insects that includes the bees, wasps, ants, and sawflies. They have four transparent wings and the females typically have a sting
- hemipteransNoun · 18 points
- an insect of the order Hemiptera or bugs, such as an aphid, cicada, or leafhopper
- lepidopteraNoun · 16 points
- an order of insects that comprises the butterflies and moths. They have four large scale-covered wings that bear distinctive markings, and larvae that are caterpillars
- pteranodonsNoun · 14 points
- a large tailless pterosaur of the Cretaceous period, with a long toothless beak, a long bony crest, and a wingspan of up to 7 m
11 Letter Words With PTERA: Questions
How many eleven letter words containing PTERA are there?
There are 13 eleven letter words containing PTERA in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among eleven letter words containing PTERA?
HYMENOPTERA is the highest scoring option at 21 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eleven letter words containing PTERA?
CHIROPTERAN, HEMIPTERANS, NEUROPTERAN are among the most familiar eleven letter words containing PTERA. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eleven letter words containing PTERA 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.