How many points is CREOSOTE worth in Scrabble?

CREOSOTE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CREOSOTE?

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

Can you add a letter to CREOSOTE?

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

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CREOSOTE

10 pts

CREOSOTE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. CREOSOTE means "dark oily liquid made from coal tar and used for preserving wood".

Meaning & examples

/ˈkɹiːəˌsəʊt/

noun

A pale yellow oily liquid, containing phenols and similar compounds, obtained by the destructive distillation of wood tar, once used medicinally.
A similar brown liquid obtained from coal tar used as a wood preservative.
The creosote bush.

verb

To apply creosote.
Example: As the fence is exposed he will creosote it for protection.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

dark oily liquid made from coal tar and used for preserving wood

In a sentence: "The creosote is noted."

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Letter Values

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CREOSOTE Scrabble FAQ

Is CREOSOTE a Scrabble word?: CREOSOTE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does CREOSOTE mean?: dark oily liquid made from coal tar and used for preserving wood
How do you use CREOSOTE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The creosote is noted."
How many points is CREOSOTE worth in Scrabble?: CREOSOTE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CREOSOTE?: CREOSOTE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CREOSOTE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CREOSOTED, CREOSOTES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.