Calomel
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A white, tasteless, odourless powder of mercurous chloride, formerly used in medicine as a purgative.
“Calomel was once widely prescribed as a cathartic before the dangers of mercury compounds became fully understood.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
cal·o·mel
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Synonyms
mercurous chloride
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Contains double L, C, A, L, O, M, E, L, the M and double L are the key letters to test in Wordle.
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points (C3+A1+L1+O1+M3+E1+L1). Double L and the M tile contribute solid value for a 7-letter word.
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