ERGOT Any of several fungi of the genus Claviceps, especially C. purpurea, that infect various cereal plants and form compact black masses of branching filaments that replace the grains of the host plant. Humans and livestock can be poisoned by ingesting ergot-infected grains.
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Word: ERGOT
Length: 5 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word ERGOT can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.