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CAUSTIC

/ˈkɒstɪk/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

C 3/4
A 1/1
U 1/2
S 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
C 3/4

Definition of CAUSTIC

noun

Any substance or means which, applied to animal or other organic tissue, burns, corrodes, or destroys it by chemical action; an escharotic.

noun

The envelope of reflected or refracted rays of light for a given surface or object.

noun

The envelope of reflected or refracted rays for a given curve.

adjective

Capable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue.

adjective

(of language, etc.) Sharp, bitter, cutting, biting, and sarcastic in a scathing way.

Synonyms of CAUSTIC

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is CAUSTIC a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

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 caustic Total
Scrabble 3111113 11
WWF 4121114 14

Anagrams of CAUSTIC

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About CAUSTIC

What does CAUSTIC mean?
CAUSTIC is a noun. Any substance or means which, applied to animal or other organic tissue, burns, corrodes, or destroys it by chemical action; an escharotic.
Is CAUSTIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CAUSTIC is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CAUSTIC worth in Scrabble?
CAUSTIC is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CAUSTIC?
You can make 69 words from the letters in CAUSTIC. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CAUSTIC?
Synonyms of CAUSTIC include: acidic, biting, burning, corrosive, searing, bitchy. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of CAUSTIC?
The anagrams of CAUSTIC (words using the exact same letters) are: CICUTAS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.