How many points is BLACKLEAD worth in Scrabble?

BLACKLEAD is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BLACKLEAD?

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

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

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18 pts

BLACKLEAD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. BLACKLEAD means "graphite".

Antonyms: white lead

An allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes stacked loosely, that is used as a dry lubricant and in "lead" pencils.
Short for graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for light weight strength and stiffness.
Example: Modern tennis racquets are made of graphite, fibreglass and other man-made materials.
A grey colour.

Synonyms: black lead, plumbago, CFRP, CRP, carbon fiber, composite, plastic, polymer

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

graphite

In a sentence: "The blacklead is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BLACKLEAD. It scores 18 points.

Add one letter after BLACKLEAD. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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Is BLACKLEAD a Scrabble word?: BLACKLEAD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does BLACKLEAD mean?: graphite
How do you use BLACKLEAD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The blacklead is noted."
How many points is BLACKLEAD worth in Scrabble?: BLACKLEAD is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BLACKLEAD?: BLACKLEAD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BLACKLEAD?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLACKLEADS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.