With SYNAPTIC
5 words · highest scoring is polysynaptic at 24 points
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About 12 Letter Words With SYNAPTIC
There are 5 twelve letter words containing SYNAPTIC in our dictionary. The highest scoring is polysynaptic at 24 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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12 Letter Words With SYNAPTIC at a Glance
Highest Scoring 12 Letter Words With SYNAPTIC
- polysynaptic24
- synaptically22
- monosynaptic21
- parasynaptic21
- postsynaptic21
12 Letter Words With SYNAPTIC Defined
- polysynapticAdjective · 24 points
- Involving several synapses; specifically designating a reflex that involves more than one synapse (primarily within the central nervous system), and a nervous impulse that requires more than one neuronal junction for its propagation.
- monosynapticAdjective · 21 points
- (of a reflex pathway) involving a single synapse
- parasynapticAdjective · 21 points
- Situated or occurring near a synapse.
- postsynapticAdjective · 21 points
- Occurring or existing after the pairing of homologous chromosomes during meiosis; relating to or characteristic of postsynapsis.
12 Letter Words With SYNAPTIC: Questions
How many twelve letter words containing SYNAPTIC are there?
There are 5 twelve letter words containing SYNAPTIC in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among twelve letter words containing SYNAPTIC?
POLYSYNAPTIC is the highest scoring option at 24 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common twelve letter words containing SYNAPTIC?
MONOSYNAPTIC, PARASYNAPTIC, POSTSYNAPTIC are among the most familiar twelve letter words containing SYNAPTIC. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these twelve letter words containing SYNAPTIC 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.