How many points is DIATOMITE worth in Scrabble?

DIATOMITE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DIATOMITE?

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

Can you add a letter to DIATOMITE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DIATOMITE

12 pts

DIATOMITE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. DIATOMITE means "soft very fine-grained whitish rock consisting of the siliceous remains of diatoms deposited in the ocean or in ponds or lakes. It is used as an absorbent, filtering medium, insulator, filler, etc".

Meaning & examples

noun

A fine, powdery earth formed from the skeletons of diatoms

Synonyms: diatomaceous earth, kieselguhr

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

soft very fine-grained whitish rock consisting of the siliceous remains of diatoms deposited in the ocean or in ponds or lakes. It is used as an absorbent, filtering medium, insulator, filler, etc

In a sentence: "The diatomite is noted."

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

Back hooks

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

DIATOMITES13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

DIATOMITE Scrabble FAQ

Is DIATOMITE a Scrabble word?: DIATOMITE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does DIATOMITE mean?: soft very fine-grained whitish rock consisting of the siliceous remains of diatoms deposited in the ocean or in ponds or lakes. It is used as an absorbent, filtering medium, insulator, filler, etc
How do you use DIATOMITE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The diatomite is noted."
How many points is DIATOMITE worth in Scrabble?: DIATOMITE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DIATOMITE?: DIATOMITE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DIATOMITE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DIATOMITES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.