Transverse has 5 synonyms including cross, transversal, crosswise. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with transverse by meaning or context.
Transverse contains 10 letters: 3 vowels (A, E) and 7 consonants (T, R, N, S, V). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Transverse scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: V (4 pts). As a 10-letter word, transverse can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 7 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| thwartwise | 19 | 18 | 10 |
| transversal | 14 | 17 | 11 |
| crosswise | 14 | 15 | 9 |
| crossing | 11 | 14 | 8 |
| cross | 7 | 8 | 5 |
The most common synonyms for transverse are cross, transversal, crosswise, thwartwise, crossing. In total, there are 5 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Transverse does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, transverse is a valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 15 points.
Transverse has 10 letters: 3 vowels (A, E) and 7 consonants (T, R, N, S, V).