How many points is CONCHOID worth in Scrabble?

CONCHOID is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CONCHOID?

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

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

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16 pts

CONCHOID is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. CONCHOID means "type of plane curve".

Any of a family of curves defined as the locus of points p, such that each p is on a line that passes through a given fixed point P and intersects a given curve, C, and the distance from p to the point of intersection with C is a specified constant (note that for nontrivial cases two such points p satisfy the criteria, and the resultant curve has two parts).
Example: The Conchoid of Nicomedes is the conchoid of a straight line with respect to a point not on the line.
A conchoidal fracture in rock.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

type of plane curve

In a sentence: "The conchoid is noted."

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

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

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Is CONCHOID a Scrabble word?: CONCHOID is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does CONCHOID mean?: type of plane curve
How do you use CONCHOID in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The conchoid is noted."
How many points is CONCHOID worth in Scrabble?: CONCHOID is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CONCHOID?: CONCHOID is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CONCHOID?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CONCHOIDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.