Quintessence
/kwɪn.ˈtɛs.əns/
Scrabble:23 ptsWWF:27 pts12 letters
Definition of Quintessence
noun
- A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.
- A pure substance.
- The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form.
- The fifth alchemical element, or essence, after earth, air, fire, and water
- A hypothetical form of dark energy postulated to explain observations of an accelerating universe.
Anagrams of Quintessence
No exact anagrams found for "quintessence". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "quintessence" and rearranging:
Letter Values
q10
u1
i1
n1
t1
e1
s1
s1
e1
n1
c3
e1
Total: 23 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Quintessence
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 "Quintessence"
Quintessence is a 12-letter word that scores 23 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Quintessence" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "quintessence" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter Q, which is worth 10 points.