How many points is BACTERIA worth in Scrabble?

BACTERIA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACTERIA?

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

Can you add a letter to BACTERIA?

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

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BACTERIA

12 pts

BACTERIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. BACTERIA means "large group of microorganisms".

Meaning & examples

/bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ə/

Pronunciation: /bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/

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noun

A type, species, or strain of bacterium.
A derisive term for a lowlife or a slob (could be treated as plural or singular).

noun

A single celled organism with cell walls but no nucleus or organelles.

noun

An oval bacterium, as distinguished from a spherical coccus or rod-shaped bacillus.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

large group of microorganisms

In a sentence: "The bacteria is noted."

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Letter Values

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BACTERIA Scrabble FAQ

Is BACTERIA a Scrabble word?: BACTERIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does BACTERIA mean?: large group of microorganisms
How do you use BACTERIA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The bacteria is noted."
How many points is BACTERIA worth in Scrabble?: BACTERIA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACTERIA?: BACTERIA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACTERIA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACTERIAL, BACTERIAN, BACTERIAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.