Measles
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A highly contagious viral illness, principally affecting children, characterised by fever and a widespread red skin rash.
“The measles outbreak prompted health authorities to issue urgent vaccination guidance.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmiːzəlz/
Syllables
mea·sles
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Synonyms
rubeolamorbilli
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Starts MEAS, ends LES, vowels E, A, E, double E pattern, no uncommon letters
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Scrabble
Common tiles keep the score modest, MEASLE base is extendable, solid and familiar word
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