Theriac

[ˈθɛ.ɹi..ɑk]

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:12 pts7 letters
Definition of Theriac

noun

  1. A supposed universal antidote against poison, especially snake venom; specifically, one such developed in the 1st century as an improvement on mithridate.

    "Theriac was essentially homeopathic in its supposed function, being an "improvement" on mithridate by virtue of containing more poisons."

  2. Treacle; molasses.

adjective

  1. Theriacal; medicinal.
Anagrams of Theriac

No exact anagrams found for "theriac". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "theriac" and rearranging:

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 "Theriac"

Theriac is a 7-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Theriac" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "theriac" is a medium-scoring word.