How many points is CHOLIAMB worth in Scrabble?

CHOLIAMB is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHOLIAMB?

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

Can you add a letter to CHOLIAMB?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CHOLIAMB

17 pts

CHOLIAMB is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. CHOLIAMB means "imperfect iambic trimeter, with a spondee as the last foot".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

imperfect iambic trimeter, with a spondee as the last foot

In a sentence: "The choliamb is noted."

Share CHOLIAMB

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

Back hooks

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

CHOLIAMBS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

CHOLIAMB Scrabble FAQ

Is CHOLIAMB a Scrabble word?: CHOLIAMB is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does CHOLIAMB mean?: imperfect iambic trimeter, with a spondee as the last foot
How do you use CHOLIAMB in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The choliamb is noted."
How many points is CHOLIAMB worth in Scrabble?: CHOLIAMB is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHOLIAMB?: CHOLIAMB is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHOLIAMB?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHOLIAMBS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.