Epicenter
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:16 pts9 letters
Definition of Epicenter
noun
- The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.
- The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.
- The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive.
- The geographical area in which an ongoing disaster, illness, crisis, or other destructive event is currently most severe.
verb
- Of an earthquake: to have its epicentre (at a specified location).
Anagrams of Epicenter
No exact anagrams found for "epicenter". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "epicenter" and rearranging:
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
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Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Epicenter
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 "Epicenter"
Epicenter is a 9-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Epicenter" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "epicenter" is a medium-scoring word.