Typhus
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A serious infectious disease caused by rickettsial bacteria, transmitted by body lice and characterised by high fever, headache, and a widespread skin rash.
“Typhus swept through the overcrowded prisoner of war camp, killing hundreds within weeks.”
Pronunciation
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ty·phus
Word Game Tips
Wordle
Contains Y and U as vowels, PH combination in the middle is distinctive, ends in -US
Scrabble
Worth 11 points, Y scores 4 and H scores 4, a valid medical term that scores well in Scrabble
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