How many points is CYCLONE worth in Scrabble?

CYCLONE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CYCLONE?

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

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

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14 pts

CYCLONE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. CYCLONE means "violent wind moving round a central area".

/ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/

(broad sense) A weather phenomenon consisting of a system of winds rotating around a center of low atmospheric pressure
(narrow sense) Such weather phenomenon occurring in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean
A low pressure system.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

violent wind moving round a central area

In a sentence: "The cyclone is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CYCLONE. It scores 14 points.

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

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

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Is CYCLONE a Scrabble word?: CYCLONE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does CYCLONE mean?: violent wind moving round a central area
How do you use CYCLONE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cyclone is noted."
How many points is CYCLONE worth in Scrabble?: CYCLONE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CYCLONE?: CYCLONE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CYCLONE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CYCLONES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.