POISONOUS
/ˈpɔɪznəs/
9 letters · 3 syllables · adjective
P
3/4
O
1/1
I
1/1
S
1/1
O
1/1
N
1/2
O
1/1
U
1/2
S
1/1
Definition of POISONOUS
adjective
Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous to touch or ingest.
adjective
Negative, harmful.
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 | p | o | i | s | o | n | o | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in POISONOUS
100 words from the letters in POISONOUS
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
pion
6/8
USUKWWF
noop
6/8
UK
poon
6/8
USUKWWF
nips
6/8
USUKWWF
pins
6/8
USUKWWF
snip
6/8
USUKWWF
spin
6/8
USUKWWF
piso
6/7
USUKWWF
pois
6/7
USUKWWF
pons
6/8
USUKWWF
oops
6/7
USUKWWF
poos
6/7
UK
piss
6/7
USUKWWF
psis
6/7
USUKWWF
sips
6/7
USUKWWF
sops
6/7
USUKWWF
noup
6/9
UK
upon
6/9
USUKWWF
puis
6/8
UK
puns
6/9
USUKWWF
spun
6/9
USUKWWF
opus
6/8
USUKWWF
soup
6/8
USUKWWF
puss
6/8
USUKWWF
sups
6/8
USUKWWF
ions
4/5
USUKWWF
oons
4/5
UK
soon
4/5
USUKWWF
sins
4/5
USUKWWF
sons
4/5
USUKWWF
soso
4/4
UK
suni
4/6
UK
unis
4/6
UK
nous
4/6
USUKWWF
onus
4/6
USUKWWF
suns
4/6
USUKWWF
sous
4/5
USUKWWF
3-letter words
nip
5/7
USUKWWF
pin
5/7
USUKWWF
poi
5/6
USUKWWF
poo
5/6
UK
pis
5/6
USUKWWF
psi
5/6
USWWF
sip
5/6
USUKWWF
ops
5/6
USUKWWF
sop
5/6
USUKWWF
piu
5/7
USWWF
pun
5/8
USUKWWF
upo
5/7
USUKWWF
pus
5/7
USUKWWF
sup
5/7
USUKWWF
ups
5/7
USUKWWF
ion
3/4
USUKWWF
noo
3/4
USUKWWF
oon
3/4
UK
ins
3/4
USUKWWF
nis
3/4
UK
sin
3/4
USUKWWF
ios
3/3
UK
ois
3/3
UK
nos
3/4
USWWF
ons
3/4
USUKWWF
son
3/4
USUKWWF
oos
3/3
UK
sis
3/3
USUKWWF
sos
3/3
USUKWWF
uni
3/5
UK
oui
3/4
UK
sui
3/4
UK
nus
3/5
USUKWWF
sun
3/5
USUKWWF
uns
3/5
USUKWWF
ous
3/4
UK
sou
3/4
USUKWWF
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.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble POISONOUS to find 100 additional valid words.
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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.