Syph
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An informal term for syphilis, a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that advances through progressive stages if left untreated.
“The clinic offered free screening for syph and other common infections.”
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Starts with SY, an uncommon Wordle opener, the PH digraph at the end is distinctive.
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points, the Y and PH combination gives solid value, SYPHS pluralises.
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