CATHARSIS
/kəˈθɑːsɪs/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of CATHARSIS
A release of emotional tension after an overwhelming vicarious experience, resulting in the purging or purification of the emotions, as through watching a dramatic production (especially a tragedy).
Any release of emotional tension to the same effect, more widely.
A purification or cleansing, especially emotional.
Word Details
Is CATHARSIS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CATHARSIS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CATHARSIS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CATHARSIS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | t | h | a | r | s | i | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CATHARSIS
100 words from the letters in CATHARSIS
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How to Use CATHARSIS in Word Games
CATHARSIS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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