Miasma
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A foul or oppressive atmosphere, influence, or emanation, historically believed to cause disease.
“A miasma of damp and decay hung over the long-abandoned building.”
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mi·as·ma
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Three vowels: I, A, A. Ends in -MA. Repeated A.
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Worth 10 points. Repeated A can burden a rack but MIASMA is a well-known valid word.
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