Is ASBESTOS a word?
ASBESTOS is a valid word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, has 8 letters, and can be rearranged into 0 other words, plus 60 shorter words built from the same letters.
Yes, ASBESTOS is a valid word.
What does asbestos mean?
noun: a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer.
Definition from WordNet, Princeton University.
ASBESTOS: word details
- Pronunciation: as-BEHS-tuhs (approx., 3 syllables)
- Length: 8 letters, a long word. It is one of 40,530 8-letter words in our dictionary.
- Scrabble: worth 10 points on the tiles.
- Words With Friends: worth 11 points on the tiles.
- Games: recognised in the combined word list Unscrambly uses for Scrabble and Words With Friends. Acceptance in official tournament lists (TWL, SOWPODS) can vary.
Shorter words inside asbestos
Words you can make from the letters of asbestos.
Frequently asked questions
What does ASBESTOS mean?
ASBESTOS is a noun. It means: a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer.
Is ASBESTOS a valid word?
Yes, ASBESTOS is a valid word. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
Unscrambly validity is based on a large open English word list used across word games. Word acceptance varies by the exact tournament dictionary in use.