Palimpsest
/ˈpælɪmpsɛst/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:20 pts10 letters
Definition of Palimpsest
noun
- A manuscript or document that has been erased or scraped clean, for reuse of the paper, parchment, vellum, or other medium on which it was written.
- Monumental brasses that have been reused by engraving of the blank back side.
- Circular features believed to be lunar craters that have been obliterated by later volcanic activity.
- Geological features thought to be related to features or effects below the surface.
- Memory that has been erased and re-written.
Anagrams of Palimpsest
No exact anagrams found for "palimpsest". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
p3
a1
l1
i1
m3
p3
s1
e1
s1
t1
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Palimpsest
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 "Palimpsest"
Palimpsest is a 10-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Palimpsest" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "palimpsest" is a high-scoring word.