How many points is CILIUM worth in Scrabble?

CILIUM is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CILIUM?

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

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CILIUM

10 pts

CILIUM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. CILIUM means "short thread projecting from a cell that causes movement".

Meaning & examples

/ˈsɪ.li.əm/

noun

Hairs or similar protrusions along the margin of a plant organ.
A hairlike organelle projecting from a eukaryotic cell (such as a unicellular organism or one cell of a multicelled organism). These structures serve either for locomotion by moving or as sensors.
One of the fine hairs along an insect's wing.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

short thread projecting from a cell that causes movement

In a sentence: "The cilium is noted."

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Letter Values

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CILIUM Scrabble FAQ

Is CILIUM a Scrabble word?: CILIUM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does CILIUM mean?: short thread projecting from a cell that causes movement
How do you use CILIUM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cilium is noted."
How many points is CILIUM worth in Scrabble?: CILIUM is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CILIUM?: CILIUM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).