Maidism
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An alternative term for pellagra, a nutritional disease caused by niacin or tryptophan deficiency and marked by skin rashes, digestive problems, and nervous disorders.
“Maidism was once widespread in communities that relied almost entirely on maize as their dietary staple.”
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Worth 12 points, the M and D are low-value tiles but the word uses all common letters
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