THERIAC
[ˈθɛ.ɹi..ɑk]
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of THERIAC
A supposed universal antidote against poison, especially snake venom; specifically, one such developed in the 1st century as an improvement on mithridate.
"Theriac was essentially homeopathic in its supposed function, being an "improvement" on mithridate by virtue of containing more poisons."
Treacle; molasses.
Theriacal; medicinal.
Examples of THERIAC in a Sentence
- "Theriac was essentially homeopathic in its supposed function, being an "improvement" on mithridate by virtue of containing more poisons."
Word Details
Is THERIAC a Scrabble Word?
Yes, THERIAC is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of THERIAC earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for THERIAC
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | h | e | r | i | a | c | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in THERIAC
100 words from the letters in THERIAC
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How to Use THERIAC in Word Games
THERIAC is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since THERIAC uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble THERIAC to find 100 additional valid words.