SCABIES
/ˈskei.biz/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of SCABIES
An infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei, causing intense itching caused by the mites burrowing into the skin of humans and other animals. It is easily transmissible from human to human; secondary skin infection may occur.
Word Details
Is SCABIES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCABIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SCABIES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for SCABIES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | a | b | i | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCABIES
86 words from the letters in SCABIES
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How to Use SCABIES in Word Games
SCABIES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SCABIES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SCABIES to find 86 additional valid words.