Poison
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Any substance that causes harm, illness, or death when introduced into a living organism.
“Investigators confirmed that the victim had ingested a fast-acting poison.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/
Syllables
poi·son
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Wordle
Contains OI and ON, the three vowels spread across six letters keep it balanced
Scrabble
Worth 8 points, a common word but the OI combo and S hook make it a reliable option
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