How many points is COMMENSALISM worth in Scrabble?

COMMENSALISM is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COMMENSALISM?

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

Can you add a letter to COMMENSALISM?

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

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COMMENSALISM

20 pts

COMMENSALISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. COMMENSALISM is a adjective form of commensal. COMMENSAL means "(of two different species of plant or animal) living in close association, such that one species benefits without harming the other".

Meaning & examples

/kəˈmɛnsəˌlɪzm̩/

noun

A sharing of the same environment by two organisms where one species benefits and the other is unaffected. An example is barnacles on whales.
The act of eating together; table fellowship.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

COMMENSALISM is a adjective form of commensal. COMMENSAL means "(of two different species of plant or animal) living in close association, such that one species benefits without harming the other".

In a sentence: "It is commensalism."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

COMMENSAL15 pts

Back hooks

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

COMMENSALISMS21 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

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COMMENSALISM Scrabble FAQ

Is COMMENSALISM a Scrabble word?: COMMENSALISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does COMMENSALISM mean?: COMMENSALISM is a adjective form of commensal. COMMENSAL means "(of two different species of plant or animal) living in close association, such that one species benefits without harming the other".
How do you use COMMENSALISM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is commensalism."
How many points is COMMENSALISM worth in Scrabble?: COMMENSALISM is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COMMENSALISM?: COMMENSALISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COMMENSALISM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COMMENSALISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.