How many points is CICADA worth in Scrabble?

CICADA is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CICADA?

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

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

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11 pts

CICADA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. CICADA means "large insect that makes a high-pitched drone".

/sɪˈkeɪ.də/

Pronunciation: /sɪˈkeɪ.də/

Any of several insects in the superfamily Cicadoidea, with small eyes wide apart on the head and transparent well-veined wings.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

large insect that makes a high-pitched drone

In a sentence: "The cicada is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CICADA. It scores 11 points.

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

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

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Is CICADA a Scrabble word?: CICADA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does CICADA mean?: large insect that makes a high-pitched drone
How do you use CICADA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cicada is noted."
How many points is CICADA worth in Scrabble?: CICADA is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CICADA?: CICADA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CICADA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CICADAE, CICADAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.