How many points is POIGNANT worth in Scrabble?

POIGNANT is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POIGNANT?

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

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POIGNANT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. POIGNANT means "emotionally distressing".

/ˈpɔɪn.jənt/

Pronunciation

Of a weapon, etc.: sharp-pointed; keen.
Neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant.
Example: A poignant reply will garner more credence than hours of blown smoke.
Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
Example: Flipping through his high school yearbook evoked many a poignant memory of yesteryear.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

emotionally distressing

In a sentence: "It is poignant."

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

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

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Is POIGNANT a Scrabble word?: POIGNANT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does POIGNANT mean?: emotionally distressing
How do you use POIGNANT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is poignant."
How many points is POIGNANT worth in Scrabble?: POIGNANT is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POIGNANT?: POIGNANT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).