How many points is ALGOLAGNIA worth in Scrabble?

ALGOLAGNIA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ALGOLAGNIA?

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

Can you add a letter to ALGOLAGNIA?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALGOLAGNIAC, ALGOLAGNIAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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ALGOLAGNIA

12 pts

ALGOLAGNIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. ALGOLAGNIA means "sexual gratification from inflicting or suffering pain (not_family)".

Meaning & examples

/alɡə(ʊ)ˈlaɡnɪə/

noun

A physical condition that causes a person to gain sexual pleasure by suffering pain, particularly to erogenous zones.

Synonyms: sadomasochism

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

sexual gratification from inflicting or suffering pain (not_family)

In a sentence: "The algolagnia is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ALGOLAGNIA. It scores 12 points.

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Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

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ALGOLAGNIA Scrabble FAQ

Is ALGOLAGNIA a Scrabble word?: ALGOLAGNIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does ALGOLAGNIA mean?: sexual gratification from inflicting or suffering pain (not_family)
How do you use ALGOLAGNIA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The algolagnia is noted."
How many points is ALGOLAGNIA worth in Scrabble?: ALGOLAGNIA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ALGOLAGNIA?: ALGOLAGNIA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ALGOLAGNIA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALGOLAGNIAC, ALGOLAGNIAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.