ULCERATE
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of ULCERATE
To cause an ulcer to develop.
"The surface was ulcerated by trauma."
To become ulcerous.
"The tissue ulcerated shortly after exposure."
(of a pollen grain) Having an ulcus, a rounded pore-like aperture, at one or both poles.
Examples of ULCERATE in a Sentence
- "The surface was ulcerated by trauma."
- "The tissue ulcerated shortly after exposure."
Word Details
Is ULCERATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ULCERATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ULCERATE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ULCERATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | u | l | c | e | r | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ULCERATE
100 words from the letters in ULCERATE
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How to Use ULCERATE in Word Games
ULCERATE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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