How many points is CAYENNE worth in Scrabble?

CAYENNE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CAYENNE?

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

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

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12 pts

CAYENNE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. CAYENNE means "very hot condiment".

/kaɪˈɛn/

Cayenne pepper.
Example: His barbeque sauce could use a hint of cayenne to heat it up a bit.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

very hot condiment

In a sentence: "The cayenne is noted."

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

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

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

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