NYCTINASTIES — 12 letter word
nyctinasties
The word nyctinasties has 12 letters: N, Y, C, T, I, N, A, S, T, I, E, S. It contains 4 vowels and 8 consonants. It scores 17 points in Scrabble and 19 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "sleep-movement in plants, e.g. the closing of petals".
12 letter word "nyctinasties": N Y C T I N A S T I E S — noun
Scrabble score: 17 Words With Friends: 19
Letter Analysis of nyctinasties
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 2 | Consonant | 1 |
| Y | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| C | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| T | 2 | Consonant | 1 |
| I | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| A | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| S | 2 | Consonant | 1 |
| E | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
4 vowels, 8 consonants, 8 unique letters
Definition of nyctinasties
noun
- sleep-movement in plants, e.g. the closing of petals