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H 4 E 1 R 1 P 3 E 1 S 1

HERPES

/ˈhɝ.piz/

11
Scrabble points
6
Letters
Yes
SOWPODS valid

Definition

noun

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.

Letter values

H = 4, E = 1, R = 1, P = 3, E = 1, S = 1

Words you can make from the letters of HERPES

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Frequently asked

Is HERPES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HERPES is valid in the SOWPODS Scrabble dictionary and scores 11 points.
How many points is HERPES worth?
HERPES is worth 11 points in Scrabble before any board bonuses.
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.