Definition of paleontology

"paleontology" in the noun sense

1. paleontology, palaeontology, fossilology

the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains

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paleontology in Scrabble®

The word paleontology is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 18

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters paleontology:

PALEONTOLOGY
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paleontology in Words With Friends™

The word paleontology is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 22

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Words within the letters of paleontology

2 letter words in paleontology (16 words)

8 letter words in paleontology (7 words)

9 letter words in paleontology (2 words)

12 letter words in paleontology (1 word)

paleontology + 1 blank (1 word)

paleontology + 2 blanks (2 words)

Words containing the sequence paleontology

Words that start with paleontology (1 word)

Words with paleontology in them (1 word)

Words that end with paleontology (2 words)

Word Growth involving paleontology

Shorter words in paleontology

on eon

log ontology

on onto ontology

to onto ontology

ale pale

pa pal pale

Longer words containing paleontology

micropaleontology