How many points is CHATOYANT worth in Scrabble?

CHATOYANT is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHATOYANT?

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

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

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17 pts

CHATOYANT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. CHATOYANT means "having changeable lustre".

/ʃəˈtɔɪənt/

A hard stone, such as the cat's-eye, which presents on a polished surface, and in the interior, an undulating or wavy light.

(jewelry) Having a certain optical reflectance effect, which can be likened to the sheen of a spool of silk.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

having changeable lustre

In a sentence: "It is chatoyant."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CHATOYANT. It scores 17 points.

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

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Is CHATOYANT a Scrabble word?: CHATOYANT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does CHATOYANT mean?: having changeable lustre
How do you use CHATOYANT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is chatoyant."
How many points is CHATOYANT worth in Scrabble?: CHATOYANT is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHATOYANT?: CHATOYANT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHATOYANT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHATOYANTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.