Tophus
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A chalky deposit of uric acid crystals that accumulates around a joint or in the ear, characteristic of chronic gout.
“The rheumatologist noted a tophus on the patient's elbow joint.”
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Ends in US, contains PH giving the F sound, the PH cluster is unusual and worth targeting
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Worth 14 points, PH counts as two separate tiles, the H is a useful high-value contribution
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