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ASCENDERS

(noun)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Ascenders.

Ascenders - as a noun

Someone who ascends

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mover
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A lowercase letter that has a part extending above other lowercase letters

(printing) the part of tall lowercase letters that extends above the other lowercase letters

Example Sentences

"The font designer made sure that the ascenders and descenders were balanced."
"The word 'hills' has tall ascenders in both letters 'h' and 'l'."
"The lowercase 'b' and 'd' are both examples of letters with ascenders."
"In calligraphy, the upward strokes are often referred to as ascenders."
"The typographer adjusted the font size to accommodate the high ascenders."
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Word Game Points

Is ASCENDERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ascenders is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASCENDERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is ASCENDERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ascenders is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASCENDERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is ASCENDERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ascenders is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASCENDERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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