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HEMISTICHS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Hemistichs.

Hemistichs - as a noun

An approximate half-line of verse, separated from another by a caesura, often for dramatic effect

An unfinished line of verse

Example Sentences

"In this poem, each line consists of two hemistichs."
"They analyzed the poem's structure, focusing on the hemistichs."
"The poet used different rhyme patterns in the two hemistichs."
"The hemistichs in this verse contain contrasting imagery."
"The middle of the line marks the division between two hemistichs."
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Word Game Points

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

HEMISTICHS has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is HEMISTICHS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hemistichs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HEMISTICHS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is HEMISTICHS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hemistichs is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HEMISTICHS has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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