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E 1 L 1 L 1 I 1 P 3 S 1 E 1

ELLIPSE

/iˈlɪps/

9
Scrabble points
7
Letters
Yes
SOWPODS valid

Definition

noun

A closed curve, the locus of a point such that the sum of the distances from that point to two other fixed points (called the foci of the ellipse) is constant; equivalently, the conic section that is the intersection of a cone with a plane that does not intersect the base of the cone.

Letter values

E = 1, L = 1, L = 1, I = 1, P = 3, S = 1, E = 1

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Frequently asked

Is ELLIPSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ELLIPSE is valid in the SOWPODS Scrabble dictionary and scores 9 points.
How many points is ELLIPSE worth?
ELLIPSE is worth 9 points in Scrabble before any board bonuses.
What does ELLIPSE mean?
A closed curve, the locus of a point such that the sum of the distances from that point to two other fixed points (called the foci of the ellipse) is constant; equivalently, the conic section that is the intersection of a cone with a plane that does not intersect the base of the cone.