atrophy
NOUNVERB
/ætrəfi/
7 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH A
atrophy is a valid 7-letter word worth 15 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
A1T1R1O1P3H4Y4
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 4 + 4 =15 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 30TRIPLE WORD → 45
MEANING
What does atrophy mean?
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
A decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
2
Any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use).
SYNONYMS
BROADER
VERB · 1 SENSE
1
Undergo atrophy.
“Muscles that are not used will atrophy”
BROADER