How many points is CORONA worth in Scrabble?

CORONA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CORONA?

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

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

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CORONA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. CORONA means "ring of light round the moon or sun".

/kəˈɹoʊnə/

Pronunciation

The luminous plasma atmosphere of the Sun or other star, extending millions of kilometres into space, most easily seen during a total solar eclipse.
A circle or set of circles visible around a bright celestial object, especially the Sun or the Moon, attributable to an optical phenomenon produced by the diffraction of its light by small water droplets or tiny ice crystals.
(by extension) Any luminous or crownlike ring around an object or person.

Synonyms: corona lucis, corona veneris, crown of Venus, drip, larmier

A coronavirus, especially SARS-CoV-2.
Example: The recent surge of deaths due to corona reveals the shortcomings of our current healthcare system.
A coronavirus disease, especially COVID-19.
Example: She caught corona last week.

Synonyms: rona

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

ring of light round the moon or sun

In a sentence: "The corona is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CORONA. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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Is CORONA a Scrabble word?: CORONA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does CORONA mean?: ring of light round the moon or sun
How do you use CORONA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The corona is noted."
How many points is CORONA worth in Scrabble?: CORONA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CORONA?: CORONA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CORONA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CORONAE, CORONAL, CORONAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.