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TYPHUS

/ˈtaɪfəs/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun

T 1/1
Y 4/3
P 3/4
H 4/3
U 1/2
S 1/1
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Definition of TYPHUS

noun

One of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.

Synonyms of TYPHUS

Words with similar meaning

camp fever gaol fever hospital fever jail fever prison fever putrid fever ship fever

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
14
points

Is TYPHUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: TYPHUS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for TYPHUS

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

Letter typhus Total
Scrabble 143411 14
WWF 134321 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TYPHUS

47 words from the letters in TYPHUS

5-letter words

pushy 13/13 USUKWWF tushy 11/10 USUKWWF phuts 10/11 USUKWWF shtup 10/11 UK

4-letter words

hyps 12/11 USUKWWF syph 12/11 USUKWWF hups 9/10 UK push 9/10 USUKWWF phut 9/10 USUKWWF puys 9/10 UK upsy 9/10 UK yups 9/10 USUKWWF huts 7/7 USUKWWF shut 7/7 USUKWWF thus 7/7 USUKWWF tush 7/7 USUKWWF puts 6/8 USUKWWF tups 6/8 USUKWWF

3-letter words

hyp 11/10 USWWF shy 9/7 USUKWWF thy 9/7 USUKWWF pht 8/8 USUKWWF hup 8/9 USUKWWF spy 8/8 USUKWWF puy 8/9 UK yup 8/9 USUKWWF hut 6/6 USUKWWF sty 6/5 USUKWWF yus 6/6 UK pst 5/6 UK pus 5/7 USUKWWF sup 5/7 USUKWWF ups 5/7 USUKWWF put 5/7 USUKWWF tup 5/7 USUKWWF uts 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ph 7/7 UK hs 5/4 UK sh 5/4 USUKWWF uh 5/5 USUKWWF ys 5/4 UK yu 5/5 UK ps 4/5 UK up 4/6 USUKWWF ts 2/2 UK us 2/3 USUKWWF ut 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use TYPHUS in Word Games

TYPHUS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, TYPHUS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TYPHUS to find 47 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About TYPHUS

What does TYPHUS mean?
TYPHUS is a noun. One of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.
Is TYPHUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TYPHUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TYPHUS worth in Scrabble?
TYPHUS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from TYPHUS?
You can make 47 words from the letters in TYPHUS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of TYPHUS?
Synonyms of TYPHUS include: camp fever, gaol fever, hospital fever, jail fever, prison fever, putrid fever. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.