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DELETERIOUS

/ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs/

11 letters · 4 syllables · adjective

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Definition of DELETERIOUS

adjective

Harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way.

"deleterious effects"

adjective

Having lower fitness.

Synonyms of DELETERIOUS

Words with similar meaning

destructive harmful hurtful injurious noxious pernicious

Examples of DELETERIOUS in a Sentence

  • "deleterious effects"

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is DELETERIOUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: DELETERIOUS uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DELETERIOUS

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

Letter deleterious Total
Scrabble 21111111111 12
WWF 21211111121 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DELETERIOUS

100 words from the letters in DELETERIOUS

9-letter words

leistered 10/11 USUKWWF dolerites 10/11 USUKWWF

8-letter words

resoiled 9/10 UK dolerite 9/10 USUKWWF loitered 9/10 USUKWWF reediest 9/9 USUKWWF deerlets 9/10 UK streeled 9/10 USUKWWF relisted 9/10 USUKWWF stereoed 9/9 USUKWWF stolider 9/10 USUKWWF leisured 9/11 USUKWWF delouser 9/11 USUKWWF urodeles 9/11 USUKWWF dilutees 9/11 UK solitude 9/11 USUKWWF toluides 9/11 USUKWWF deluster 9/11 USUKWWF delustre 9/11 UK lustered 9/11 USUKWWF resulted 9/11 USUKWWF ulstered 9/11 UK diluters 9/11 USUKWWF studlier 9/11 USUKWWF outrides 9/10 USUKWWF outsider 9/10 USUKWWF dilutors 9/11 USUKWWF leeriest 8/9 USUKWWF sleetier 8/9 USUKWWF steelier 8/9 USUKWWF sloetree 8/9 UK literose 8/9 UK troelies 8/9 UK resolute 8/10 USUKWWF outliers 8/10 USUKWWF

7-letter words

reoiled 8/9 USUKWWF oilseed 8/9 USUKWWF seedier 8/8 USUKWWF resiled 8/9 USUKWWF oreides 8/8 USUKWWF osiered 8/8 UK resoled 8/9 USUKWWF soldier 8/9 USUKWWF solider 8/9 USUKWWF deerlet 8/9 UK retiled 8/9 USUKWWF deletes 8/9 USUKWWF sleeted 8/9 USUKWWF steeled 8/9 USUKWWF isleted 8/9 UK reested 8/8 USUKWWF steered 8/8 USUKWWF diester 8/8 USUKWWF dieters 8/8 USUKWWF reedits 8/8 USUKWWF reisted 8/8 UK resited 8/8 USUKWWF oersted 8/8 USUKWWF teredos 8/8 USUKWWF editors 8/8 USUKWWF roisted 8/8 UK sortied 8/8 USUKWWF steroid 8/8 USUKWWF storied 8/8 USUKWWF tierods 8/8 UK triodes 8/8 USUKWWF oldster 8/9 USUKWWF urodele 8/10 USUKWWF delouse 8/10 USUKWWF residue 8/9 USUKWWF ureides 8/9 USUKWWF duelers 8/10 USUKWWF eluders 8/10 USUKWWF dilutee 8/10 UK toluide 8/10 USUKWWF erudite 8/9 USUKWWF diluter 8/10 USUKWWF outride 8/9 USUKWWF tourdie 8/9 UK dilutor 8/10 USUKWWF teledus 8/10 USUKWWF dilutes 8/10 USUKWWF duelist 8/10 USUKWWF outside 8/9 USUKWWF tedious 8/9 USUKWWF loudest 8/10 USUKWWF tousled 8/10 USUKWWF toluids 8/10 USUKWWF dustier 8/9 USUKWWF reduits 8/9 UK studier 8/9 USUKWWF lustred 8/10 USUKWWF rustled 8/10 USUKWWF strudel 8/10 USUKWWF detours 8/9 USUKWWF dourest 8/9 USUKWWF douters 8/9 UK outreds 8/9 UK redouts 8/9 USUKWWF rousted 8/9 USUKWWF

How to Use DELETERIOUS in Word Games

DELETERIOUS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DELETERIOUS

What does DELETERIOUS mean?
DELETERIOUS is a adjective. Harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way.
Is DELETERIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DELETERIOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DELETERIOUS worth in Scrabble?
DELETERIOUS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from DELETERIOUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DELETERIOUS. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DELETERIOUS?
Synonyms of DELETERIOUS include: destructive, harmful, hurtful, injurious, noxious, pernicious. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.