How many points is DIORITE worth in Scrabble?

DIORITE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DIORITE?

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

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

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DIORITE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. DIORITE means "dark coarse-grained igneous plutonic rock".

A grey intrusive igneous rock composed mostly of plagioclase feldspar, biotite, hornblende and/or pyroxene.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

dark coarse-grained igneous plutonic rock

In a sentence: "The diorite is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DIORITE. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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Is DIORITE a Scrabble word?: DIORITE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does DIORITE mean?: dark coarse-grained igneous plutonic rock
How do you use DIORITE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The diorite is noted."
How many points is DIORITE worth in Scrabble?: DIORITE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DIORITE?: DIORITE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DIORITE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DIORITES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.