Phlegm
/flɛm/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:17 pts6 letters
Definition of Phlegm
noun
- One of the four humors making up the body in ancient and mediaeval medicine; said to be cold and moist, and often identified with mucus.
- Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing.
- A watery distillation, especially one obtained from plant matter; an aqueous solution.
- Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference.
Anagrams of Phlegm
Letter Values
p3
h4
l1
e1
g2
m3
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Phlegm"
Phlegm is a 6-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Phlegm" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "phlegm" is a medium-scoring word.