How many points is COCHINEAL worth in Scrabble?

COCHINEAL is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COCHINEAL?

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

Can you add a letter to COCHINEAL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

COCHINEAL

16 pts

COCHINEAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. COCHINEAL means "red dye obtained from a Mexican insect, used for food colouring".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

red dye obtained from a Mexican insect, used for food colouring

In a sentence: "The cochineal is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of COCHINEAL. It scores 16 points.

Back hooks

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

COCHINEALS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

COCHINEAL Scrabble FAQ

Is COCHINEAL a Scrabble word?: COCHINEAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does COCHINEAL mean?: red dye obtained from a Mexican insect, used for food colouring
How do you use COCHINEAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cochineal is noted."
How many points is COCHINEAL worth in Scrabble?: COCHINEAL is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COCHINEAL?: COCHINEAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COCHINEAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COCHINEALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.