How many points is CHIAROSCURO worth in Scrabble?

CHIAROSCURO is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHIAROSCURO?

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

Can you add a letter to CHIAROSCURO?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CHIAROSCURO

18 pts

CHIAROSCURO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. CHIAROSCURO means "the quality of being veiled or partly in shadow".

Meaning & examples

/ˌkjɒɹəˈskuɹoʊ/

Pronunciation: /ˌkjɒɹəˈskuɹoʊ/

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noun

An artistic technique developed during the Renaissance, referring to the use of exaggerated light contrasts in order to create the illusion of volume.
A monochrome picture made by using several different shades of the same color.
The use of blocks of wood of different colors in a woodcut.

Synonyms: Rembrandt lighting

adjective

Possessing the qualities of a work of chiaroscuro.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the quality of being veiled or partly in shadow

In a sentence: "The chiaroscuro is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CHIAROSCURO. It scores 18 points.

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CHIAROSCUROS19 pts

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

Letter Values

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CHIAROSCURO Scrabble FAQ

Is CHIAROSCURO a Scrabble word?: CHIAROSCURO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does CHIAROSCURO mean?: the quality of being veiled or partly in shadow
How do you use CHIAROSCURO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The chiaroscuro is noted."
How many points is CHIAROSCURO worth in Scrabble?: CHIAROSCURO is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHIAROSCURO?: CHIAROSCURO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHIAROSCURO?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHIAROSCUROS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.