How many points is ANTHRAX worth in Scrabble?

ANTHRAX is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ANTHRAX?

ANTHRAX is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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ANTHRAX

17 pts

ANTHRAX is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. ANTHRAX means "dangerous disease of cattle and sheep, communicable to humans".

Meaning & examples

/ˈæn.θɹæks/

Pronunciation: /ˈæn.θɹæks/

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noun

An acute infectious disease of herbivores, especially sheep and cattle, caused by Bacillus anthracis.
The human disease that can occur in humans through contact with infected herbivores, tissue from infected animals, or high concentrations of anthrax spores, but is not usually spread between humans, with symptoms including lesions on the skin or in the lungs, often fatal.

Synonyms: Cumberland disease, Siberian plague, charbon, malignant edema, splenic fever, woolsorter's disease

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

dangerous disease of cattle and sheep, communicable to humans

In a sentence: "The anthrax is noted."

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Letter Values

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ANTHRAX Scrabble FAQ

Is ANTHRAX a Scrabble word?: ANTHRAX is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does ANTHRAX mean?: dangerous disease of cattle and sheep, communicable to humans
How do you use ANTHRAX in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The anthrax is noted."
How many points is ANTHRAX worth in Scrabble?: ANTHRAX is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ANTHRAX?: ANTHRAX is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).