Eschar
/ˈɛskɑː/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:11 pts6 letters
Definition of Eschar
noun
- A superficial structure of dead tissue, usually hardened, commonly, but not necessarily dark, adhering to underlying living or necrotic tissue, caused by gangrene or a burn
- (loose or obsolete) Any hard, dark, commonly flattened or sunken lesion or crust, especially on a burn, abscess, infection, wound; commonly a coagulation of blood or exudations, not necessarily involving dead or necrotic tissue.
- (figurative or literary) The emotional imprint of a trauma such as grief, loss, or degradation
Anagrams of Eschar
Letter Values
e1
s1
c3
h4
a1
r1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Eschar"
Eschar is a 6-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "eschar" can be rearranged to form 4 other valid words.
Using "Eschar" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "eschar" is a medium-scoring word.