With CTEN
5 words · highest scoring is phlyctena at 19 points
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About 9 Letter Words With CTEN
There are 5 nine letter words containing CTEN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is phlyctena at 19 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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9 Letter Words With CTEN at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words With CTEN
- phlyctena19
- cteniform16
- ctenidium14
- annectent11
- octennial11
9 Letter Words With CTEN Defined
- ctenidiumNoun · 14 points
- a comblike structure, especially a respiratory organ or gill in a mollusc, consisting of an axis with a row of projecting filaments
- annectentAdjective · 11 points
- That connects or links (one thing to another); intermediate or transitional.
- octennialAdjective · 11 points
- recurring every eight years
9 Letter Words With CTEN: Questions
How many nine letter words containing CTEN are there?
There are 5 nine letter words containing CTEN in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words containing CTEN?
PHLYCTENA is the highest scoring option at 19 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words containing CTEN?
ANNECTENT, CTENIDIUM, OCTENNIAL are among the most familiar nine letter words containing CTEN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words containing CTEN 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.