How many points is OLYMPIAD worth in Scrabble?

OLYMPIAD is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OLYMPIAD?

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

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OLYMPIAD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. OLYMPIAD means "a celebration of the Olympic Games".

Pronunciation

A period of four years, by which the ancient Greeks reckoned time, being the interval from one celebration of the Olympic games to another, beginning with the victory of Corbus in the foot race, which took place in the year 776 BC; as, the era of the olympiads.
An occurrence of the Olympic games.
A competition or series of competitions resembling an Olympiad, especially in science.

Synonyms: Games of the Olympiad, Olympic Games, Olympics

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a celebration of the Olympic Games

In a sentence: "The olympiad is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of OLYMPIAD. It scores 16 points.

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Is OLYMPIAD a Scrabble word?: OLYMPIAD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does OLYMPIAD mean?: a celebration of the Olympic Games
How do you use OLYMPIAD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The olympiad is noted."
How many points is OLYMPIAD worth in Scrabble?: OLYMPIAD is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OLYMPIAD?: OLYMPIAD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).