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Rancid

Yes, rancid is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does rancid mean?

adjective

  1. (used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition rancid butter
  2. smelling of fermentation or staleness

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for rancid

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of rancid

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters RANCID.

Words you can make from rancid

Unscramble RANCID for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is rancid a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Rancid 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 rancid worth in Scrabble?

Rancid is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does rancid mean?

Rancid means: (used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition.