How many points is CYNOSURE worth in Scrabble?

CYNOSURE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CYNOSURE?

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

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CYNOSURE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. CYNOSURE means "a center of attraction".

/-sjʊə/

Pronunciation: /-sjʊə/

Pronunciation: /-ʃɚ/

(usually capitalized) Ursa Minor or Polaris, the North Star, used as a guide by navigators.
That which serves to guide or direct; a guiding star.
Example: let faith be your cynosure to walk by
Something that is the center of attention; an object that serves as a focal point of attraction and admiration.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a center of attraction

In a sentence: "The cynosure is noted."

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

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

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