Dioxin
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Any of a group of highly toxic or carcinogenic chlorinated hydrocarbon compounds that arise as impurities in certain herbicides.
“The factory was found to have released dioxin into the local river system, contaminating the water supply.”
Word Game Tips
Wordle
Contains X which is rare in Wordle, two instances of vowel I separated by O
Scrabble
Worth 16 points, the X tile alone scores 8 points, making this an excellent play if you can land it
Words Related to Dioxin
Words you can make from Dioxin
Shorter words formed from the letters in “dioxin”.
Add a letter to make a longer word
7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “dioxin”.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up dioxin in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!