How many points is CISTERN worth in Scrabble?

CISTERN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CISTERN?

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

Can you add a letter to CISTERN?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CISTERN

9 pts

CISTERN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. CISTERN means "water tank, esp one that holds water for flushing a toilet".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

water tank, esp one that holds water for flushing a toilet

In a sentence: "The cistern is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CISTERN. It scores 9 points.

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

CISTERN Scrabble FAQ

Is CISTERN a Scrabble word?: CISTERN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does CISTERN mean?: water tank, esp one that holds water for flushing a toilet
How do you use CISTERN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cistern is noted."
How many points is CISTERN worth in Scrabble?: CISTERN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CISTERN?: CISTERN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CISTERN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CISTERNA, CISTERNS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.