How many points is CATENA worth in Scrabble?

CATENA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CATENA?

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

Can you add a letter to CATENA?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CATENA

8 pts

CATENA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. CATENA means "connected series, esp of patristic comments on the Bible".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

connected series, esp of patristic comments on the Bible

In a sentence: "The catena is noted."

Share CATENA

Check the Scrabble meaning of CATENA. It scores 8 points.

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

CATENA Scrabble FAQ

Is CATENA a Scrabble word?: CATENA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does CATENA mean?: connected series, esp of patristic comments on the Bible
How do you use CATENA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The catena is noted."
How many points is CATENA worth in Scrabble?: CATENA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CATENA?: CATENA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CATENA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CATENAE, CATENAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.