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Katharsis

Yes, katharsis is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does katharsis mean?

noun

  1. purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
  2. (psychoanalysis) purging of emotional tensions

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for katharsis

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of katharsis

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters KATHARSIS.

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Frequently asked questions

Is katharsis a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Katharsis is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is katharsis worth in Scrabble?

Katharsis is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does katharsis mean?

Katharsis means: purging the body by the use of a cathartic to stimulate evacuation of the bowels.