Abscess

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A localised pocket of pus within body tissue, typically accompanied by swelling, pain, and surrounding inflammation.

“The dentist drained the abscess before prescribing a course of antibiotics.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈæbsɛs/

Syllables

ab·scess

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Synonyms

boilpustulecyst

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains double S near the end, the ABC- start is unusual and the double-S finish is a strong clue.

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Scrabble

The double S uses two tiles but ABSCESS scores well, the -CESS ending is hard for opponents to hook.

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “abscess”.

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