Hazardous
9 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Risky or dangerous, posing potential harm or injury. Hazardous describes conditions, materials, or situations that present significant threats to safety.
“Hazardous materials must be stored and handled according to strict safety regulations.”
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Three A's and two O's; -OUS ending with HAZ- start
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Worth 22 points; H (4pts), Z (10pts), and D (2pts) score excellently
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