Aegises
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:9 pts7 letters
Definition of Aegises
noun
- A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulders, more as an emblem of power and protection than a military shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center.
- Usually as under the aegis: guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.
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Letter Values
a1
e1
g2
i1
s1
e1
s1
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Aegises
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 "Aegises"
Aegises is a 7-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Aegises" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "aegises" is a low-scoring word.