Phylum
/ˈfaɪləm/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:18 pts6 letters
Definition of Phylum
noun
- A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank
"Mammals belong to the phylum Chordata."
- A large division of possibly related languages, or a major language family which is not subordinate to another.
Anagrams of Phylum
No exact anagrams found for "phylum". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
p3
h4
y4
l1
u1
m3
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Phylum
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 "Phylum"
Phylum is a 6-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Phylum" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "phylum" is a high-scoring word.