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SCROFULA

/ˈskɹɒfjʊlə/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of SCROFULA

noun

A form of tuberculosis, most common in children, tending to cause enlarged and degenerated lymph nodes, especially in the neck, and often chronic, intractable skin inflammation as well.

"1970: R.H.C. Davis A History of Medieval Europe Longman: SBN 582482089. P298. "(In 1100) It (The Church) relied on the king (of France) for protection and in return gave him authority. It even ..gave support for the claim that by his royal touch, he could miraculously cure the scrofula. (A similar claim was made for the kings of England, and was exercised till the reign of Queen Anne; one of the last people to be cured in that way being Dr. Johnson.)"

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Examples of SCROFULA in a Sentence

  • "1970: R.H.C. Davis A History of Medieval Europe Longman: SBN 582482089. P298. "(In 1100) It (The Church) relied on the king (of France) for protection and in return gave him authority. It even ..gave support for the claim that by his royal touch, he could miraculously cure the scrofula. (A similar claim was made for the kings of England, and was exercised till the reign of Queen Anne; one of the last people to be cured in that way being Dr. Johnson.)"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is SCROFULA a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: SCROFULA uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SCROFULA

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

Letter scrofula Total
Scrabble 13114111 13
WWF 14114221 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCROFULA

100 words from the letters in SCROFULA

How to Use SCROFULA in Word Games

SCROFULA is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SCROFULA

What does SCROFULA mean?
SCROFULA is a noun. A form of tuberculosis, most common in children, tending to cause enlarged and degenerated lymph nodes, especially in the neck, and often chronic, intractable skin inflammation as well.
Is SCROFULA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SCROFULA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SCROFULA worth in Scrabble?
SCROFULA is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SCROFULA?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SCROFULA. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SCROFULA?
Synonyms of SCROFULA include: adenopathy, king's evil, struma. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.