Abscess

/ˈæbsɛs/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:13 pts7 letters

Definition of Abscess

noun

A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue.

verb

To form a pus-filled, cavity typically from an infection.

Anagrams of Abscess

Words You Can Make

31 words can be made from the letters in "abscess":

6-LETTER WORDS

5-LETTER WORDS

asses bases cases sabes scabs

4-LETTER WORDS

aces base bass cabs case cess sabe sabs sacs sass scab seas secs

3-LETTER WORDS

abs ace ass bas bes cab ess sab sac sae sea sec

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "abscess" and rearranging:

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Rhyming Words

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