Toxic
5 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Poisonous or harmful to living organisms. Can also describe harmful behavior or relationships.
“The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtɒk.sɪk/
Syllables
tox·ic
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Vowels O and I, valuable X in middle position.
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Worth 15 points with high-value X tile.
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