ERGOTISM
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of ERGOTISM
The effect of long-term ergot poisoning, traditionally due to the ingestion of the alkaloids produced by the Claviceps purpurea fungus which infects rye and other cereals, and more recently by the action of a number of ergoline-based drugs.
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Is ERGOTISM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ERGOTISM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ERGOTISM uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ERGOTISM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | r | g | o | t | i | s | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ERGOTISM
100 words from the letters in ERGOTISM
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How to Use ERGOTISM in Word Games
ERGOTISM is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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