PYRRHIC
/ˈpɪɹ.ɪk/
7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, noun
Definition of PYRRHIC
Of or relating to Pyrrhus (319/318–272 BC), Greek general and statesman.
"The Pyrrhic army lost the Pyrrhic war."
Achieved at too great a cost or detriment to have been worthwhile (as a victory, accomplishment, etc).
An Ancient Greek war dance.
A metric foot with two short or unaccented syllables.
Of or characterized by pyrrhics (metrical feet with two short syllables).
Relating to Pyrrhus, a Macedonian king, or some of his costly victories he had while fighting Rome.
Examples of PYRRHIC in a Sentence
- "The Pyrrhic army lost the Pyrrhic war."
Word Details
Is PYRRHIC a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PYRRHIC is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PYRRHIC earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 67 points total.
Letter Values for PYRRHIC
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | y | r | r | h | i | c | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PYRRHIC
27 words from the letters in PYRRHIC
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How to Use PYRRHIC in Word Games
PYRRHIC is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PYRRHIC uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 67 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PYRRHIC to find 27 additional valid words.