With PTERA
11 words · highest scoring is hymenopteran at 22 points
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About 12 Letter Words With PTERA
There are 11 twelve letter words containing PTERA in our dictionary. The highest scoring is hymenopteran at 22 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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12 Letter Words With PTERA at a Glance
Highest Scoring 12 Letter Words With PTERA
- hymenopteran22
- dictyopteran20
- chiropterans19
- trichopteran19
- plecopterans18
- dermapterans17
- heteropteran17
- lepidopteran17
12 Letter Words With PTERA Defined
- hymenopteranNoun · 22 points
- an insect of the order Hymenoptera, such as a bee, wasp, or ant
- trichopteranNoun · 19 points
- an insect of the order Trichoptera; a caddis fly
- coleopteransNoun · 16 points
- an insect of the order Coleoptera; a beetle
12 Letter Words With PTERA: Questions
How many twelve letter words containing PTERA are there?
There are 11 twelve letter words containing PTERA in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among twelve letter words containing PTERA?
HYMENOPTERAN is the highest scoring option at 22 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common twelve letter words containing PTERA?
CHIROPTERANS, DICTYOPTERAN, NEUROPTERANS are among the most familiar twelve letter words containing PTERA. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these twelve 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.