Arsenic

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A toxic white powdered compound, specifically trioxide of arsenic, used historically in glass manufacturing, as a pesticide, and as a rat poison.

“Traces of arsenic were discovered in the well water, prompting an immediate evacuation.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈɑːsənɪk/

Syllables

ar·se·nic

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Synonyms

ratsbaneas

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Starts with ARS, the ENIC ending distinguishes it from similar-looking words

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Worth 9 points, C scores 3 points and the word is recognisable, making it easy to play with confidence

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Anagrams of Arsenic

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arcsine

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