Virus
Yes, virus is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.
What does virus mean?
noun
- (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
- a harmful or corrupting agency
bigotry is a virus that must not be allowed to spread
- a software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer
a true virus cannot spread to another computer without human assistance
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of virus
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters VIRUS.
Words you can make from virus
- sir
- sri
- vis
Frequently asked questions
Is virus a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Virus 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 virus worth in Scrabble?
Virus is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does virus mean?
Virus means: (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein.
Could virus be a Wordle answer?
Virus is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.