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CANTHARIDES

/kænˈθæɹɪdiːz/

11 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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Definition of CANTHARIDES

noun

Spanish fly Lytta vesicatoria (syn. Cantharis vesicatoria).

noun

Spanish fly; a vesicant extracted from the beetle, popularly held to have aphrodisiac properties.

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
18
points

Is CANTHARIDES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: CANTHARIDES uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CANTHARIDES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter cantharides Total
Scrabble 31114111211 17
WWF 41213111211 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CANTHARIDES

100 words from the letters in CANTHARIDES

How to Use CANTHARIDES in Word Games

CANTHARIDES is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CANTHARIDES

What does CANTHARIDES mean?
CANTHARIDES is a noun. Spanish fly Lytta vesicatoria (syn. Cantharis vesicatoria).
Is CANTHARIDES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CANTHARIDES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CANTHARIDES worth in Scrabble?
CANTHARIDES is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from CANTHARIDES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CANTHARIDES. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.