Staphylococcus
Yes, staphylococcus is a valid Scrabble word. It has 14 letters and is worth 28 points in Scrabble.
What does staphylococcus mean?
noun
- spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for staphylococcus
Word facts
| Letters | 14 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 10 |
| Scrabble points | 28 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of staphylococcus
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters STAPHYLOCOCCUS.
Words you can make from staphylococcus
Frequently asked questions
Is staphylococcus a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Staphylococcus 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 staphylococcus worth in Scrabble?
Staphylococcus is worth 28 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does staphylococcus mean?
Staphylococcus means: spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections.