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CYANIDE

/ˈsaɪənaɪd/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

C 3/4
Y 4/3
A 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
D 2/2
E 1/1

Definition of CYANIDE

noun

Any compound containing the -C≡N radical or the C≡N-1 anion.

noun

Potassium cyanide - a water soluble poison

noun

Hydrogen cyanide, or cyanide gas - a poisonous gas

verb

To treat or poison with cyanide.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
14
points

Is CYANIDE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CYANIDE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.

Letter Values for CYANIDE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter cyanide Total
Scrabble 3411121 13
WWF 4312121 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CYANIDE

98 words from the letters in CYANIDE

How to Use CYANIDE in Word Games

CYANIDE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CYANIDE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CYANIDE to find 98 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CYANIDE

What does CYANIDE mean?
CYANIDE is a noun. Any compound containing the -C≡N radical or the C≡N-1 anion.
Is CYANIDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CYANIDE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CYANIDE worth in Scrabble?
CYANIDE is worth 13 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 CYANIDE?
You can make 98 words from the letters in CYANIDE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.