Sphincter
/ˈsfɪŋktə/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:18 pts9 letters
Definition of Sphincter
noun
- A ringlike band of muscle that surrounds a bodily opening, constricting and relaxing as required for normal physiological functioning.
"the iris sphincter in the eye"
Anagrams of Sphincter
No exact anagrams found for "sphincter". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "sphincter" and rearranging:
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
s1
p3
h4
i1
n1
c3
t1
e1
r1
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Sphincter
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 "Sphincter"
Sphincter is a 9-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Sphincter" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "sphincter" is a high-scoring word.