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POISONOUS

/ˈpɔɪznəs/

9 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

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Definition of POISONOUS

adjective

Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous to touch or ingest.

adjective

Negative, harmful.

Synonyms of POISONOUS

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Antonyms of POISONOUS

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Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is POISONOUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: POISONOUS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for POISONOUS

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

Letter poisonous Total
Scrabble 311111111 11
WWF 411112121 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in POISONOUS

100 words from the letters in POISONOUS

How to Use POISONOUS in Word Games

POISONOUS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About POISONOUS

What does POISONOUS mean?
POISONOUS is a adjective. Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous to touch or ingest.
Is POISONOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POISONOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is POISONOUS worth in Scrabble?
POISONOUS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from POISONOUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in POISONOUS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of POISONOUS?
Synonyms of POISONOUS include: attery, poisoned, toxic, venomous. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.