How many points is CORNELIAN worth in Scrabble?

CORNELIAN is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CORNELIAN?

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

Can you add a letter to CORNELIAN?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CORNELIAN

11 pts

CORNELIAN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. CORNELIAN is a noun form of carnelian. CARNELIAN means "reddish-yellow gemstone".

Meaning & examples

noun

A hard, reddish brown chalcedony; used in jewelery,

Synonyms: cornelian

noun

Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Deudorix.

noun

The cornelian cherry (fruit).

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CORNELIAN is a noun form of carnelian. CARNELIAN means "reddish-yellow gemstone".

In a sentence: "The cornelian is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CORNELIAN. It scores 11 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CARNELIAN11 pts

Back hooks

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

CORNELIANS12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

CORNELIAN Scrabble FAQ

Is CORNELIAN a Scrabble word?: CORNELIAN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does CORNELIAN mean?: CORNELIAN is a noun form of carnelian. CARNELIAN means "reddish-yellow gemstone".
How do you use CORNELIAN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cornelian is noted."
How many points is CORNELIAN worth in Scrabble?: CORNELIAN is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CORNELIAN?: CORNELIAN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CORNELIAN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CORNELIANS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.