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ANTHRAX

/ˈæn.θɹæks/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

A 1/1
N 1/2
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Definition of ANTHRAX

noun

An acute infectious disease of herbivores, especially sheep and cattle, caused by Bacillus anthracis.

noun

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.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
17
points

Is ANTHRAX a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ANTHRAX is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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 anthrax Total
Scrabble 1114118 17
WWF 1213118 17

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.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ANTHRAX to find 50 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ANTHRAX

What does ANTHRAX mean?
ANTHRAX is a noun. An acute infectious disease of herbivores, especially sheep and cattle, caused by Bacillus anthracis.
Is ANTHRAX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ANTHRAX is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ANTHRAX worth in Scrabble?
ANTHRAX is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from ANTHRAX?
You can make 50 words from the letters in ANTHRAX. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ANTHRAX?
Synonyms of ANTHRAX include: Cumberland disease, Siberian plague, charbon, malignant edema, splenic fever, woolsorter's disease. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.