INCENDIARY

10 letters 16 Scrabble points /ɪnˈsɛn.djəɹ.i/

Definition of INCENDIARY

noun

  1. Something capable of causing fire, particularly a weapon.

    "The military used incendiaries to destroy the building. Fortunately, the fire didn't spread."

  2. One who maliciously sets fires.

    Synonyms: arsonist

  3. One who excites or inflames factions into quarrels.

    Synonyms: agitator
Related words: agitator arsonist
adjective

  1. Capable of, or used for, or actually causing fire.

  2. Intentionally stirring up strife, riot, rebellion.

  3. Inflammatory, emotionally charged.

    "Politics is an incendiary topic; it tends to cause fights to break out."

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters I N C E N D I A R Y
Length 10 letters
Scrabble Score 16 points