Pyrites

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:12 pts7 letters

Definition of Pyrites

noun

The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS2), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system.
(usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metallic-looking sulphide, such as the above, which is the most common.
(usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metal dichalcogenide that is isostructural to the common mineral.
"Copper diselenide can occur both as a marcasite and a pyrite."

Anagrams of Pyrites

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

+1 Letter Anagrams

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

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

fool's gold iron pyrites

Letter Values

p3

y4

r1

i1

t1

e1

s1

Total: 12 Scrabble points

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Rhymes With Pyrites

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Related 7-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 "Pyrites"

Pyrites is a 7-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Pyrites" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pyrites" is a medium-scoring word.