How many points is DIASTOLE worth in Scrabble?

DIASTOLE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DIASTOLE?

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

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

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9 pts

DIASTOLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. DIASTOLE means "dilation of the chambers of the heart".

/daɪˈæstəli/

The phase or process of relaxation and dilation of the heart chambers, between contractions, during which they fill with blood; an instance of the process.
The lengthening of a vowel or syllable beyond its typical length.
(Greek grammar) The hypodiastole, a textual or punctuation mark formerly used to disambiguate homonyms in Greek.

Synonyms: ectasis

Antonyms: systole

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

dilation of the chambers of the heart

In a sentence: "The diastole is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DIASTOLE. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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Is DIASTOLE a Scrabble word?: DIASTOLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does DIASTOLE mean?: dilation of the chambers of the heart
How do you use DIASTOLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The diastole is noted."
How many points is DIASTOLE worth in Scrabble?: DIASTOLE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DIASTOLE?: DIASTOLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DIASTOLE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DIASTOLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.