CANTHARIDES
/kænˈθæɹɪdiːz/
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of CANTHARIDES
Spanish fly Lytta vesicatoria (syn. Cantharis vesicatoria).
Spanish fly; a vesicant extracted from the beetle, popularly held to have aphrodisiac properties.
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Is CANTHARIDES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CANTHARIDES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | c | a | n | t | h | a | r | i | d | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CANTHARIDES
100 words from the letters in CANTHARIDES
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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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