How many points is CARDIOID worth in Scrabble?

CARDIOID is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CARDIOID?

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

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

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12 pts

CARDIOID is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. CARDIOID means "heart-shaped curve".

Pronunciation

An epicycloid with exactly one cusp; the plane curve with polar equation \rho = 1 + \cos\,\theta - approximately heart-shaped

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

heart-shaped curve

In a sentence: "The cardioid is noted."

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

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

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

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