How many points is POLYPLOID worth in Scrabble?

POLYPLOID is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POLYPLOID?

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

Can you add a letter to POLYPLOID?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

POLYPLOID

17 pts

POLYPLOID is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. POLYPLOID is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

noun

A cell that has more than the usual number of complete sets of chromosomes.
An organism whose cells have more than the usual number of complete sets of chromosomes.

adjective

Having more than the usual number of complete sets of chromosomes in a single cell.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

POLYPLOID is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "The polyploid is noted."

Share POLYPLOID

Check the Scrabble meaning of POLYPLOID. It scores 17 points.

Word forms

POLYPLOIDS18 pts

Back hooks

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

POLYPLOIDY21 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

POLYPLOID Scrabble FAQ

Is POLYPLOID a Scrabble word?: POLYPLOID is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does POLYPLOID mean?: POLYPLOID is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use POLYPLOID in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The polyploid is noted."
How many points is POLYPLOID worth in Scrabble?: POLYPLOID is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POLYPLOID?: POLYPLOID is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to POLYPLOID?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes POLYPLOIDY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.