Steroid
/ˈstɛɹɔɪd/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:8 pts7 letters
Definition of Steroid
noun
- A class of organic compounds having a structure of 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings; they are lipids, and occur naturally as sterols, bile acids, adrenal and sex hormones, and some vitamins; many drugs are synthetic steroids.
- Any anabolic hormone used to promote muscle growth.
- Any chemical compound used to enhance athletic performance.
Anagrams of Steroid
Letter Values
s1
t1
e1
r1
o1
i1
d2
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Steroid
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 "Steroid"
Steroid is a 7-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "steroid" can be rearranged to form 4 other valid words.
Using "Steroid" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "steroid" is a low-scoring word.