Sulpha

6 lettersadjectiverare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Relating to or denoting a class of synthetic antibacterial compounds that inhibit bacterial metabolism.

“Sulpha drugs were widely prescribed before the development of modern antibiotics.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

sul·pha

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Synonyms

sulfasulfonamide

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Wordle

Ends in -PHA, this is the British spelling of the American 'sulfa'

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points, PH combination and relative rarity make it a valuable play

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