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ERGOTISM

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of ERGOTISM

noun

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.

noun

A logical deduction.

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Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is ERGOTISM a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

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 ergotism Total
Scrabble 11211113 11
WWF 11311114 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ERGOTISM

100 words from the letters in ERGOTISM

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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Frequently Asked Questions About ERGOTISM

What does ERGOTISM mean?
ERGOTISM is a noun. 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.
Is ERGOTISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ERGOTISM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ERGOTISM worth in Scrabble?
ERGOTISM is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ERGOTISM?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ERGOTISM. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ERGOTISM?
Synonyms of ERGOTISM include: Saint Anthony's fire, ergotoxicosis. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.