How many points is BENTONITE worth in Scrabble?

BENTONITE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BENTONITE?

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

Can you add a letter to BENTONITE?

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

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BENTONITE

11 pts

BENTONITE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. BENTONITE means "valuable clay, formed by the decomposition of volcanic ash, that swells as it absorbs water: used as a filler in the building, paper, and pharmaceutical industries".

Meaning & examples

noun

Any of several impure clay minerals consisting mostly of montmorillonite.
A porous clay formed by the decomposition of volcanic ash that swells 5 to 6 times its original volume in the presence of water.

Synonyms: E558, anti-caking agent

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

valuable clay, formed by the decomposition of volcanic ash, that swells as it absorbs water: used as a filler in the building, paper, and pharmaceutical industries

In a sentence: "The bentonite is noted."

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Back hooks

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BENTONITES12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

BENTONITE Scrabble FAQ

Is BENTONITE a Scrabble word?: BENTONITE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does BENTONITE mean?: valuable clay, formed by the decomposition of volcanic ash, that swells as it absorbs water: used as a filler in the building, paper, and pharmaceutical industries
How do you use BENTONITE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The bentonite is noted."
How many points is BENTONITE worth in Scrabble?: BENTONITE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BENTONITE?: BENTONITE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BENTONITE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BENTONITES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.