Pith

/pɪθ/

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:9 pts4 letters

Definition of Pith

noun

The soft, spongy substance in the center of the stems of many plants and trees.
The spongy interior substance of a feather or horn.
The spinal cord; the marrow.
The albedo of a citrus fruit.
The essential or vital part; force; energy; importance.
"The pith of my idea is that people should choose their own work hours."

verb

To extract the pith from (a plant stem or tree).
To kill (especially cattle or laboratory animals) by cutting or piercing the spinal cord.

Anagrams of Pith

No exact anagrams found for "pith". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

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

Related Word Patterns

PI...Words starting with "pi"...THWords ending with "th"All 4-letter words Unscramble "pith"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

core essence gist heart heart and soul inwardness kernel marrow meat nitty-gritty nub quintessence soul spirit stuff

Letter Values

p3

i1

t1

h4

Total: 9 Scrabble points

Word Tools

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Rhymes With Pith

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Related 4-Letter Words

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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 "Pith"

Pith is a 4-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Pith" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pith" is a low-scoring word.