Leprosy
Yes, leprosy is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
What does leprosy mean?
noun
- chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 7 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 12 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of leprosy
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters LEPROSY.
Words you can make from leprosy
Frequently asked questions
Is leprosy a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Leprosy 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 leprosy worth in Scrabble?
Leprosy is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does leprosy mean?
Leprosy means: chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae.