Miasms
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of miasm, referring to harmful or unwholesome atmospheric emanations formerly believed to cause illness.
“The old medical theory held that miasms rising from swamps were responsible for fever.”
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Ends in -SMS. Contains I, A. Consonant-heavy ending.
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Worth 10 points. Rare but valid. S hook added to MIASM.
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