NEPHROTOMY
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is NEPHROTOMY a Scrabble word?
Yes. NEPHROTOMY is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 20 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone)
NEPHROTOMY (noun): incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone).
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
NEPHROTOMY scores 20 points before board multipliers.
- N = 1
- E = 1
- P = 3
- H = 4
- R = 1
- O = 1
- T = 1
- O = 1
- M = 3
- Y = 4
Letter counts: E×1, H×1, M×1, N×1, O×2, P×1, R×1, T×1, Y×1
Letter breakdown
Anagrams of NEPHROTOMY
Similar 10-letter words
Crossword relevance
NEPHROTOMY is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with N, ends with Y, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "NEPHROTOMY — incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone)" (20 Scrabble points).
More words starting with N
- nebuchadnezzar40 pts
- nonembezzlement39 pts
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- nonsympathizing35 pts
- nephrectomizing34 pts
- noncatechizable33 pts
- nonequalization33 pts
- nephrectomized33 pts
- nephremphraxis33 pts
- nephrocolopexy33 pts
- nonsympathizer33 pts
- naphthalization32 pts
- nonexternalized32 pts
- nonprojectively32 pts
More words ending with Y
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- quizzability44 pts
- quizzicality44 pts
- quizzically43 pts
- puzzleheadedly42 pts
- quizzingly41 pts
- quizzify41 pts
- joukerypawkery40 pts
- quinquevalency40 pts
- zoophytography40 pts
- diazotizability39 pts
- ichthytaxidermy39 pts
- photoxylography39 pts
- knickknackatory38 pts
- photozincotypy38 pts
- quaquaversally38 pts
Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
NEPHROTOMY is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is NEPHROTOMY a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
NEPHROTOMY (noun): incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone).
In standard Scrabble scoring, NEPHROTOMY totals 20 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. NEPHROTOMY relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
NEPHROTOMY is 10 letters long, begins with N, ends with Y, and sorts to the alphagram EHMNOOPRTY. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 7 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 10-letter entries, NEPHROTOMY ranks by raw score (20 points). Anagram alternatives include PHONOMETRY — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include RAZZMATAZZ, QUIZZINGLY, ZYZZOGETON, WHIZZINGLY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, NEPHROTOMY carries 3 vowels and 7 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on N or Y are common study angles; browse words starting with N and words ending with Y to rehearse parallel sets.
NEPHROTOMY is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with N, ends with Y, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 10-letter entries like NEPHROTOMY frequently cross shorter words; knowing that NEPHROTOMY contains E, H, M, N, O, P, R, T, Y helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as n????????y to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside NEPHROTOMY include MY, PH, EP — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: N, E, P, H, R, O, T, M, Y. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble nephrotomy directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 20 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat NEPHROTOMY as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "NEPHROTOMY — incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone)" (20 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is NEPHROTOMY a valid Scrabble word?
- NEPHROTOMY is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 20 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is NEPHROTOMY worth in Scrabble?
- NEPHROTOMY is worth 20 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone). See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does NEPHROTOMY mean?
- NEPHROTOMY (noun): incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone). (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of NEPHROTOMY?
- NEPHROTOMY scores 20 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 10-letter words.
- Does NEPHROTOMY have anagrams?
- Yes. NEPHROTOMY has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in NEPHROTOMY?
- NEPHROTOMY has 10 letters, starts with N, ends with Y, and uses the alphagram EHMNOOPRTY (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find NEPHROTOMY?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 10-letter results or "contains" patterns that match NEPHROTOMY. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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