How many points is CATENARY worth in Scrabble?

CATENARY is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CATENARY?

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

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CATENARY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. CATENARY means "a mathematical curve".

/kəˈtiːnəɹi/

Pronunciation: /ˈkætəˌnɛɹi/

The curve described by a flexible chain or a rope if it is supported at each end and is acted upon only by no other forces than a uniform gravitational force due to its own weight and variations involving additional and non-uniform forces.
Any physical cable, rope, chain, or other weight-supporting structure taking such geometric shape, as a suspension cable for a bridge or a power-transmission line or an arch for a bridge or roof.
The curve of an anchor cable from the seabed to the vessel; it should be horizontal at the anchor so as to bury the flukes.

Synonyms: alysoid, chainette

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a mathematical curve

In a sentence: "The catenary is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CATENARY. It scores 13 points.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CATENARY, without blank tiles.

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Is CATENARY a Scrabble word?: CATENARY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does CATENARY mean?: a mathematical curve
How do you use CATENARY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The catenary is noted."
How many points is CATENARY worth in Scrabble?: CATENARY is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CATENARY?: CATENARY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).