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CENTO

7 pts

CENTO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. CENTO means "piece of writing composed of quotations from other authors".

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

piece of writing composed of quotations from other authors

In a sentence: "The cento is noted."

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

Letter Values

C3
E1
N1
T1
O1
= 7

CENTO Scrabble FAQ

Is CENTO a Scrabble word?
CENTO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does CENTO mean?
piece of writing composed of quotations from other authors
How do you use CENTO in a sentence?
In a sentence: "The cento is noted."
How many points is CENTO worth in Scrabble?
CENTO is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CENTO?
CENTO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CENTO?
In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CENTOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.