How many points is CRIBELLA worth in Scrabble?

CRIBELLA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CRIBELLA?

CRIBELLA is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to CRIBELLA?

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

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CRIBELLA

12 pts

CRIBELLA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. CRIBELLA is a noun form of cribellum. CRIBELLUM means "sievelike spinning organ in certain spiders that occurs between the spinnerets".

Meaning & examples

noun

A spinning organ having many fine pores, situated in front of the spinners in some araneomorph spiders.
Example: 1996: some groups of spiders have a sieve-like plate, the cribellum, just in front of the spinners. — Michael J. Roberts, Spiders of Britain and Northern Europe (Collins 1996, p. 17)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CRIBELLA is a noun form of cribellum. CRIBELLUM means "sievelike spinning organ in certain spiders that occurs between the spinnerets".

In a sentence: "The cribella is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CRIBELLA. It scores 12 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CRIBELLUM15 pts

Back hooks

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

CRIBELLAR13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

CRIBELLA Scrabble FAQ

Is CRIBELLA a Scrabble word?: CRIBELLA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does CRIBELLA mean?: CRIBELLA is a noun form of cribellum. CRIBELLUM means "sievelike spinning organ in certain spiders that occurs between the spinnerets".
How do you use CRIBELLA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cribella is noted."
How many points is CRIBELLA worth in Scrabble?: CRIBELLA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CRIBELLA?: CRIBELLA is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CRIBELLA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CRIBELLAR. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.