With PTERAN
11 words · highest scoring is hymenopteran at 22 points
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About 12 Letter Words With PTERAN
There are 11 twelve letter words containing PTERAN 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 PTERAN at a Glance
Highest Scoring 12 Letter Words With PTERAN
- hymenopteran22
- dictyopteran20
- chiropterans19
- trichopteran19
- plecopterans18
- dermapterans17
- heteropteran17
- lepidopteran17
12 Letter Words With PTERAN 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 PTERAN: Questions
How many twelve letter words containing PTERAN are there?
There are 11 twelve letter words containing PTERAN in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among twelve letter words containing PTERAN?
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 PTERAN?
CHIROPTERANS, DICTYOPTERAN, NEUROPTERANS are among the most familiar twelve letter words containing PTERAN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these twelve letter words containing PTERAN 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.