ANTHRAX
/ˈæn.θɹæks/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of ANTHRAX
An acute infectious disease of herbivores, especially sheep and cattle, caused by Bacillus anthracis.
The human disease that can occur in humans through contact with infected herbivores, tissue from infected animals, or high concentrations of anthrax spores, but is not usually spread between humans, with symptoms including lesions on the skin or in the lungs, often fatal.
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Is ANTHRAX a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ANTHRAX is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ANTHRAX earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 67 points total.
Letter Values for ANTHRAX
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | n | t | h | r | a | x | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANTHRAX
50 words from the letters in ANTHRAX
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How to Use ANTHRAX in Word Games
ANTHRAX is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since ANTHRAX uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 67 points.
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