Ancestors
/ˈæn.sɛs.təz/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:13 pts9 letters
Definition of Ancestors
noun
- One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather.
- An earlier type; a progenitor
"This fossil animal is regarded as the ancestor of the horse."
- One from whom an estate has descended;—the correlative of heir.
- One who had the same role or function in former times.
- A word or phrase which serves as the origin of a term in another language.
verb
- To be an ancestor of.
Anagrams of Ancestors
No exact anagrams found for "ancestors". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "ancestors" and rearranging:
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
a1
n1
c3
e1
s1
t1
o1
r1
s1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Ancestors
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Ancestors"
Ancestors is a 9-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Ancestors" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "ancestors" is a medium-scoring word.