HERPES

/ˈhɝ.piz/

6-letter word · 11 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points

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E 1
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P 3
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Meaning of HERPES

noun
  1. A viral infection, caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 1 and Human alphaherpesvirus 2, marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes or on the genitals.
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Anagrams of HERPES

sphere11

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About the word HERPES

Is "HERPES" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "HERPES" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "HERPES" worth?

In Scrabble, "HERPES" is worth 11 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 33.

What does "HERPES" mean?

A viral infection, caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 1 and Human alphaherpesvirus 2, marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes or on the genitals.

What are the anagrams of "HERPES"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as HERPES: SPHERE.