Pestiferous
Yes, pestiferous is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
What does pestiferous mean?
adjective
- contaminated with infecting organisms
dirty wounds
- likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease
a pestilential malignancy in the air
- tending to corrupt or pervert
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for pestiferous
Word facts
| Letters | 11 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 5 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 16 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Rare |
Anagrams of pestiferous
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PESTIFEROUS.
Words you can make from pestiferous
Frequently asked questions
Is pestiferous a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Pestiferous 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 pestiferous worth in Scrabble?
Pestiferous is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does pestiferous mean?
Pestiferous means: contaminated with infecting organisms.