How many points is ASTERISM worth in Scrabble?

ASTERISM is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ASTERISM?

ASTERISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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ASTERISM

10 pts

ASTERISM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. ASTERISM means "a property of certain minerals of showing a starlike luminous figure".

Meaning & examples

/ˈastəɹɪzəm/

Pronunciation: /ˈastəɹɪzəm/

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noun

(constellation) An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).
Example: The Big Dipper, Summer Triangle, and Orion's Belt are asterisms.
A rarely used typographical symbol (⁂, three asterisks arranged in a triangle), used to call attention to a passage or to separate subchapters in a book.
A star-shaped figure exhibited by some crystals by reflected light (as in a star sapphire) or by transmitted light (as in some mica).

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a property of certain minerals of showing a starlike luminous figure

In a sentence: "The asterism is noted."

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Word forms

ASTERISMS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

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ASTERISM Scrabble FAQ

Is ASTERISM a Scrabble word?: ASTERISM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does ASTERISM mean?: a property of certain minerals of showing a starlike luminous figure
How do you use ASTERISM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The asterism is noted."
How many points is ASTERISM worth in Scrabble?: ASTERISM is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ASTERISM?: ASTERISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).