THERIAC
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈθɪriˌæk//
noun
- (pharmacology, historical) A universal antidote against all poisons, particularly medicines considered to derive from a recipe of the Roman physician Andromachus and representing an improvement on mithridate."This excellent triacle Methridatum is nexte in qualitye and virtue to Theriaca... but onely Theriaca is a little hotter and stronger againste venyme of Snakes."
- (figurative) A hyponym of panacea.
- (pharmacology, archaic) Synonym of antidote, particularly (pseudoscience) those incorporating snakemeat to cure snakebite."...ane half vnce of guid auld theriac..."
- (obsolete) Synonym of molasses.
adj
- (medicine) Synonym of theriacal: of or related to theriac.
- (medicine, obsolete) Synonym of medicinal.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'THERIAC'?
The word THERIAC is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
T1
H4
E1
R1
I1
A1
C3
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'THERIAC'?
The word THERIAC is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
T1
H3
E1
R1
I1
A1
C4
Total: 12 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.