With PHTH
9 words · highest scoring is naphthyls at 20 points
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About 9 Letter Words With PHTH
There are 9 nine letter words containing PHTH in our dictionary. The highest scoring is naphthyls at 20 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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9 Letter Words With PHTH at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words With PHTH
- naphthyls20
- diphthong19
- phthisics19
- naphthene17
- naphthols17
- naphthous17
- phthalate17
- phthalein17
9 Letter Words With PHTH Defined
- diphthongNoun · 19 points
- a sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable, in which the sound begins as one vowel and moves towards another (as in coin, loud, and side)
- naphtheneNoun · 17 points
- any of a group of cyclic aliphatic hydrocarbons (e.g. cyclohexane) obtained from petroleum
- phthalateNoun · 17 points
- a salt or ester of phthalic acid
- phthaleinNoun · 17 points
- Any of a series of organic dyes produced by replacing the oxygen atom of one of the C=O groups of phthalic anhydride by two (substituted) phenyl groups. Frequently attributive, especially in "phthalein dye".
9 Letter Words With PHTH: Questions
How many nine letter words containing PHTH are there?
There are 9 nine letter words containing PHTH in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words containing PHTH?
NAPHTHYLS is the highest scoring option at 20 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words containing PHTH?
DIPHTHONG, NAPHTHOUS, PHTHALEIN are among the most familiar nine letter words containing PHTH. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words containing PHTH 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.