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VERMILION

/vɜː(ɹ)ˈmɪl.jən/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb, adjective

V 4/5
E 1/1
R 1/1
M 3/4
I 1/1
L 1/2
I 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of VERMILION

noun

A vivid red synthetic pigment made of mercury sulfide.

noun

A bright orange-red colour.

noun

A type of red dye worn in the parting of the hair by married Hindu women.

verb

To color or paint vermilion.

adjective

Having a brilliant red colour.

adjective

Having the color of the vermilion dye.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
18
points

Is VERMILION a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: VERMILION uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for VERMILION

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

Letter vermilion Total
Scrabble 411311111 14
WWF 511412112 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in VERMILION

100 words from the letters in VERMILION

How to Use VERMILION in Word Games

VERMILION is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble VERMILION to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About VERMILION

What does VERMILION mean?
VERMILION is a noun. A vivid red synthetic pigment made of mercury sulfide.
Is VERMILION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VERMILION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is VERMILION worth in Scrabble?
VERMILION is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from VERMILION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in VERMILION. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.