CREOSOTE
/ˈkɹiːəˌsəʊt/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CREOSOTE
A pale yellow oily liquid, containing phenols and similar compounds, obtained by the destructive distillation of wood tar, once used medicinally.
A similar brown liquid obtained from coal tar used as a wood preservative.
The creosote bush.
To apply creosote.
"As the fence is exposed he will creosote it for protection."
Examples of CREOSOTE in a Sentence
- "As the fence is exposed he will creosote it for protection."
Word Details
Is CREOSOTE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CREOSOTE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CREOSOTE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CREOSOTE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | r | e | o | s | o | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CREOSOTE
100 words from the letters in CREOSOTE
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How to Use CREOSOTE in Word Games
CREOSOTE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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