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Bacteria
b 3a 1c 3t 1e 1r 1i 1a 1
About 4 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Very common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does bacteria mean?
noun
(microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
Synonymsbacterium
Is BACTERIA a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is BACTERIA worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
14 ptsWordfeud
14 ptsNYT Crossplay
13 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BACTERIA
Hooks for BACTERIA
Add one letter to the front or back of BACTERIA to make another word.
Words that end like BACTERIA
Common words that share the ending -ERIA, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ERIABacteria: quick answers
Is BACTERIA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BACTERIA is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is BACTERIA worth?
BACTERIA scores 12 points in Scrabble, 14 in Words With Friends, 14 in Wordfeud and 13 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does bacteria mean?
As a noun, bacteria means “(microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission”.
What words can you make with the letters in BACTERIA?
You can make 191 shorter words from BACTERIA, such as ABREACT, BEARCAT, CABARET, ARABIC. See the full list.