Definition of HEPTAD

heptad

Plural: heptads

Noun

  • A group or set of seven units or members.
  • the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
  • Synonym of septet: a group of seven things.
  • A sequence of seven bases.

Examples

  • My rack formed a perfect HEPTAD, ready for a seven-letter bonus.

Origin / Etymology

From hepta- + -ad.

Synonyms

7, septenary, septet, seven, sevener, VII

Scrabble Score: 12

heptad: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
heptad: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
heptad: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

heptad: valid Words With Friends Word