How many points is DIESEL worth in Scrabble?

DIESEL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DIESEL?

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

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DIESEL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. DIESEL means "to continue running after the ignition is turned off".

/ˈdiːzəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːzəl/

A fuel derived from petroleum (or other oils) but heavier than gasoline/petrol. Used to power diesel engines which burn this fuel using the heat produced when air is compressed.
A vehicle powered by a diesel engine.
A rider who has an even energy output, without bursts of speed.

To ignite a substance by using the heat generated by compression
For a spark-ignition internal combustion engine to continue running after the electrical current to the spark plugs has been turned off. This occurs when there's enough heat in the combustion chamber to ignite the air and fuel mixture without a spark, the same way that heat and pressure cause ignition in a diesel engine.
Example: The only reason the VW bug has a solenoid is to prevent it from dieseling.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to continue running after the ignition is turned off

In a sentence: "They diesel."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DIESEL. It scores 7 points.

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Is DIESEL a Scrabble word?: DIESEL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does DIESEL mean?: to continue running after the ignition is turned off
How do you use DIESEL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They diesel."
How many points is DIESEL worth in Scrabble?: DIESEL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DIESEL?: DIESEL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).