SMALLPOX
/ˈsmɔːlpɒks/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of SMALLPOX
An acute, highly infectious often fatal disease caused by Variola virus of the family Poxviridae. It was completely eradicated in the 1970s. Those who survived were left with pockmarks.
"The Europeans brought new diseases such as smallpox, measles, dysentery, influenza, syphilis and leprosy."
Examples of SMALLPOX in a Sentence
- "The Europeans brought new diseases such as smallpox, measles, dysentery, influenza, syphilis and leprosy."
Word Details
Is SMALLPOX a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SMALLPOX is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SMALLPOX uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SMALLPOX
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | m | a | l | l | p | o | x | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 19 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 23 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SMALLPOX
100 words from the letters in SMALLPOX
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How to Use SMALLPOX in Word Games
SMALLPOX is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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