Penumbras
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:20 pts9 letters
Definition of Penumbras
noun
- A partially shaded area around the edges of a shadow, especially an eclipse.
- A region around the edge of a sunspot, darker than the sun's surface but lighter than the middle of the sunspot.
- An area of uncertainty or intermediacy between two mutually exclusive states or categories.
- An area that lies on the edge of something; a fringe.
- Something related to, connected to, and implied by, the existence of something else that is necessary for the second thing to be full and complete in its essential aspects.
Anagrams of Penumbras
No exact anagrams found for "penumbras". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
p3
e1
n1
u1
m3
b3
r1
a1
s1
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Penumbras
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 "Penumbras"
Penumbras is a 9-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Penumbras" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "penumbras" is a high-scoring word.