How many points is CYCLE worth in Scrabble?

CYCLE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CYCLE?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CYCLER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

CYCLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. CYCLE means "to ride a bicycle".

/ˈsaɪkəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪkəl/

An interval of space or time in which one set of events or phenomena is completed.
Example: the cycle of the seasons, or of the year
A complete rotation of anything.
A process that returns to its beginning and then repeats itself in the same sequence.
Example: electoral cycle

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to ride a bicycle

In a sentence: "They cycle."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CYCLE. It scores 12 points.

Add one letter after CYCLE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

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Is CYCLE a Scrabble word?: CYCLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does CYCLE mean?: to ride a bicycle
How do you use CYCLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They cycle."
How many points is CYCLE worth in Scrabble?: CYCLE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CYCLE?: CYCLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CYCLE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CYCLER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.