CAUSTIC
/ˈkɒstɪk/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of CAUSTIC
Any substance or means which, applied to animal or other organic tissue, burns, corrodes, or destroys it by chemical action; an escharotic.
The envelope of reflected or refracted rays of light for a given surface or object.
The envelope of reflected or refracted rays for a given curve.
Capable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue.
(of language, etc.) Sharp, bitter, cutting, biting, and sarcastic in a scathing way.
Word Details
Is CAUSTIC a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CAUSTIC is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CAUSTIC earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for CAUSTIC
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | u | s | t | i | c | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CAUSTIC
69 words from the letters in CAUSTIC
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How to Use CAUSTIC in Word Games
CAUSTIC is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CAUSTIC uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CAUSTIC to find 69 additional valid words.