How many points is DIPLOID worth in Scrabble?

DIPLOID is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DIPLOID?

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

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

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11 pts

DIPLOID is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. DIPLOID means "a cell having the basic chromosome number doubled".

Of a cell, having a pair of each type of chromosome, one of the pair being derived from the ovum and the other from the spermatozoon. Most somatic cells of higher organisms are diploid.
Of an organism, having diploid cells.
Of a certain symmetry class with 24 congruent irregular quadrilateral faces.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a cell having the basic chromosome number doubled

In a sentence: "The diploid is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DIPLOID. It scores 11 points.

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

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

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Is DIPLOID a Scrabble word?: DIPLOID is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does DIPLOID mean?: a cell having the basic chromosome number doubled
How do you use DIPLOID in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The diploid is noted."
How many points is DIPLOID worth in Scrabble?: DIPLOID is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DIPLOID?: DIPLOID is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DIPLOID?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DIPLOIDY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.