PESTICIDE
/ˈpɛstɨsaɪd/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of PESTICIDE
Anything, especially a synthetic substance but also any substance (e.g. sulfur), or virus, bacterium, or other organism, which kills or suppresses the activities of pests.
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Is PESTICIDE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PESTICIDE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PESTICIDE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PESTICIDE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | e | s | t | i | c | i | d | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PESTICIDE
100 words from the letters in PESTICIDE
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How to Use PESTICIDE in Word Games
PESTICIDE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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