How many points is CHERUBIM worth in Scrabble?

CHERUBIM is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHERUBIM?

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

Can you add a letter to CHERUBIM?

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

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CHERUBIM

17 pts

CHERUBIM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. CHERUBIM is a noun form of cherub. CHERUB means "angel, often represented as a winged child".

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noun

A winged creature attending God, described by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite (c. 5th–6th century) as the second highest order of angels, ranked above thrones and below seraphim; similar to a lamassu in the pre-exilic texts of the Hebrew Bible, more humanoid in later texts.
An artistic depiction of such a being, typically in the form of a winged child or a child's head with wings but no body.
A person, especially a child, seen as being particularly angelic or innocent.

Synonyms: amoretto, cupid, putto, angel, innocent

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Definition and meaning

CHERUBIM is a noun form of cherub. CHERUB means "angel, often represented as a winged child".

In a sentence: "The cherubim is noted."

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

Base words

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CHERUB13 pts

Back hooks

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

CHERUBIMS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

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CHERUBIM Scrabble FAQ

Is CHERUBIM a Scrabble word?: CHERUBIM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does CHERUBIM mean?: CHERUBIM is a noun form of cherub. CHERUB means "angel, often represented as a winged child".
How do you use CHERUBIM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cherubim is noted."
How many points is CHERUBIM worth in Scrabble?: CHERUBIM is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHERUBIM?: CHERUBIM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHERUBIM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHERUBIMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.