How many points is CITHERN worth in Scrabble?

CITHERN is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CITHERN?

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

Can you add a letter to CITHERN?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CITHERN

12 pts

CITHERN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. CITHERN is a noun form of cittern. CITTERN means "medieval stringed instrument".

Meaning & examples

noun

A stringed instrument (chordophone), played with a plectrum (a pick), and most commonly possessing four wire strings and chromatic frets.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CITHERN is a noun form of cittern. CITTERN means "medieval stringed instrument".

In a sentence: "The cithern is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CITHERN. It scores 12 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CITTERN9 pts

Back hooks

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

CITHERNS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

CITHERN Scrabble FAQ

Is CITHERN a Scrabble word?: CITHERN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does CITHERN mean?: CITHERN is a noun form of cittern. CITTERN means "medieval stringed instrument".
How do you use CITHERN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cithern is noted."
How many points is CITHERN worth in Scrabble?: CITHERN is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CITHERN?: CITHERN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CITHERN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CITHERNS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.