THYRSUS
/ˈθɜːsəs/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of THYRSUS
A staff topped with a conical ornament, carried by Bacchus or his followers.
A species of inflorescence; a dense panicle, as in the lilac and horse-chestnut.
Word Details
Is THYRSUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, THYRSUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of THYRSUS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for THYRSUS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | h | y | r | s | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in THYRSUS
48 words from the letters in THYRSUS
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How to Use THYRSUS in Word Games
THYRSUS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since THYRSUS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble THYRSUS to find 48 additional valid words.