Perigee
/ˈpɛɹɪdʒiː/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts7 letters
Definition of Perigee
noun
- The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is closest to the Earth: the periapsis of an Earth orbiter.
- (more generally) The point, in an orbit about any planet, that is closest to the planet: the periapsis of any satellite.
- (possibly obsolete outside astrology) The point, in any trajectory of an object in space, where it is closest to the Earth.
Anagrams of Perigee
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Letter Values
p3
e1
r1
i1
g2
e1
e1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Perigee
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 "Perigee"
Perigee is a 7-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Perigee" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "perigee" is a medium-scoring word.