With PHYLE

3 words · highest scoring is polyphyletic at 27 points

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About 12 Letter Words With PHYLE

There are 3 twelve letter words containing PHYLE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is polyphyletic at 27 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

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12 Letter Words With PHYLE at a Glance

Highest Scoring 12 Letter Words With PHYLE

  • polyphyletic27
  • phyletically25
  • monophyletic24

12 Letter Words With PHYLE Defined

polyphyleticAdjective · 27 points
(of a group of organisms) derived from more than one common evolutionary ancestor or ancestral group and therefore not suitable for placing in the same taxon
monophyleticAdjective · 24 points
(of a group of organisms) descended from a common evolutionary ancestor or ancestral group, especially one not shared with any other group

12 Letter Words With PHYLE: Questions

How many twelve letter words containing PHYLE are there?

There are 3 twelve letter words containing PHYLE in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among twelve letter words containing PHYLE?

POLYPHYLETIC is the highest scoring option at 27 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common twelve letter words containing PHYLE?

MONOPHYLETIC, PHYLETICALLY, POLYPHYLETIC are among the most familiar twelve letter words containing PHYLE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these twelve letter words containing PHYLE 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.