How many points is CALORIE worth in Scrabble?

CALORIE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CALORIE?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

CALORIE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. CALORIE means "unit of measurement for the energy value of food".

/ˈkæləɹi/

Pronunciation: /ˈkæləɹi/

(nutrition) Kilogram calorie or large calorie. A unit of energy 1000 times larger than the gram calorie. It is equivalent to the gram kilocalorie, approximately 4.2 kilojoules.
The gram calorie or small calorie, a non-SI unit of energy, equivalent to approximately 4.2 joules. This unit was widely used in chemistry and physics, being the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 °C.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

unit of measurement for the energy value of food

In a sentence: "The calorie is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CALORIE. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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Is CALORIE a Scrabble word?: CALORIE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does CALORIE mean?: unit of measurement for the energy value of food
How do you use CALORIE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The calorie is noted."
How many points is CALORIE worth in Scrabble?: CALORIE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CALORIE?: CALORIE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CALORIE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CALORIES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.