How many points is DILEMMA worth in Scrabble?

DILEMMA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DILEMMA?

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

Can you add a letter to DILEMMA?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DILEMMA

12 pts

DILEMMA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. DILEMMA means "situation offering a choice between two undesirable alternatives".

Meaning & examples

/daɪˈlɛmə/

Pronunciation: /daɪˈlɛmə/

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noun

A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.
A difficult circumstance or problem.
A type of syllogism of the form "if A is true then B is true; if C is true then D is true; either A or C is true; therefore either B or D is true".

Synonyms: bind, fix, pickle, problem, quandary

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

situation offering a choice between two undesirable alternatives

In a sentence: "The dilemma is noted."

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Back hooks

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DILEMMAS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

DILEMMA Scrabble FAQ

Is DILEMMA a Scrabble word?: DILEMMA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does DILEMMA mean?: situation offering a choice between two undesirable alternatives
How do you use DILEMMA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The dilemma is noted."
How many points is DILEMMA worth in Scrabble?: DILEMMA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DILEMMA?: DILEMMA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DILEMMA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DILEMMAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.