How many points is DIASTOLE worth in Scrabble?

DIASTOLE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DIASTOLE?

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

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DIASTOLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. DIASTOLE means "the normal rhythmical dilation of the heart".

/daɪˈæstəli/

The phase or process of relaxation and dilation of the heart chambers, between contractions, during which they fill with blood; an instance of the process.
The lengthening of a vowel or syllable beyond its typical length.
(Greek grammar) The hypodiastole, a textual or punctuation mark formerly used to disambiguate homonyms in Greek.

Synonyms: ectasis

Antonyms: systole

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the normal rhythmical dilation of the heart

In a sentence: "The diastole is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DIASTOLE. It scores 9 points.

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Is DIASTOLE a Scrabble word?: DIASTOLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does DIASTOLE mean?: the normal rhythmical dilation of the heart
How do you use DIASTOLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The diastole is noted."
How many points is DIASTOLE worth in Scrabble?: DIASTOLE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DIASTOLE?: DIASTOLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).