Is THALIDOMIDES a valid word?
✓ Yes — THALIDOMIDES is playable
THALIDOMIDES is a 12-letter word in the ENABLE dictionary, the 172,727-word list Popple validates against. In Popple it counts as a rare word (+50% score bonus).
What THALIDOMIDES scores in Popple
| Grid | Minimum length | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 | 3 letters | 33 points |
| 5x5 | 4 letters | 23 points |
| 6x6 | 5 letters | 24 points |
Points = floor(base × grid multiplier × rarity multiplier) + minimum-length bonus. Full scoring guide
Think you'd have spotted THALIDOMIDES on a live grid? Popple is a free real-time word game — trace words through adjacent letters before the timer runs out.