Pandect
/ˈpændɛkt/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters
Definition of Pandect
noun
- Usually in the plural form Pandects: a compendium or digest of writings on Roman law divided in 50 books, compiled in the 6th century C.E. by order of the Eastern Roman emperor Justinian I (c. 482–565).
- (by extension) Also in the plural form pandects: a comprehensive collection of laws; specifically, the whole body of law of a country; a legal code.
- (by extension) A treatise or similar work that is comprehensive as to a particular topic; specifically a manuscript of the entire Bible.
Anagrams of Pandect
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Letter Values
p3
a1
n1
d2
e1
c3
t1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
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 "Pandect"
Pandect is a 7-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Pandect" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pandect" is a medium-scoring word.