CYANIDE
/ˈsaɪənaɪd/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CYANIDE
Any compound containing the -C≡N radical or the C≡N-1 anion.
Potassium cyanide - a water soluble poison
Hydrogen cyanide, or cyanide gas - a poisonous gas
To treat or poison with cyanide.
Word Details
Is CYANIDE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CYANIDE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | c | y | a | n | i | d | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CYANIDE
98 words from the letters in CYANIDE
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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.