TALCS
/tælks/
5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
Meaning of TALCS
- Originally a large range of transparent or glistening foliated minerals. Examples include mica, selenite and the hydrated magnesium silicate that the term talc generally has referred to in modern times (see below). Also an item made of such a mineral and depending for its function on the special nature of the mineral (see next). Mediaeval writers adopted the term from the Arabic.
- A microscope slide made of a plate of mica, generally in use from the start of modern microscopy until the early nineteenth century, after which glass slides became the standard medium.
- To apply talc to.
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About the word TALCS
Is "TALCS" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "TALCS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "TALCS" worth?
In Scrabble, "TALCS" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "TALCS" mean?
Originally a large range of transparent or glistening foliated minerals. Examples include mica, selenite and the hydrated magnesium silicate that the term talc generally has referred to in modern times (see below). Also an item made of such a mineral and depending for its function on the special nature of the mineral (see next). Mediaeval writers adopted the term from the Arabic.
What are the anagrams of "TALCS"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as TALCS: CLAST.