How many points is DIPHTHERIA worth in Scrabble?

DIPHTHERIA is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DIPHTHERIA?

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

Can you add a letter to DIPHTHERIA?

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

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DIPHTHERIA

19 pts

DIPHTHERIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. DIPHTHERIA means "an infectious throat disease in which the air-passages become covered with a leathery membrane".

Meaning & examples

/dɪfˈθɪəɹɪə/

noun

A serious infectious disease which causes inflammation of mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

an infectious throat disease in which the air-passages become covered with a leathery membrane

In a sentence: "The diphtheria is noted."

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Letter Values

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DIPHTHERIA Scrabble FAQ

Is DIPHTHERIA a Scrabble word?: DIPHTHERIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does DIPHTHERIA mean?: an infectious throat disease in which the air-passages become covered with a leathery membrane
How do you use DIPHTHERIA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The diphtheria is noted."
How many points is DIPHTHERIA worth in Scrabble?: DIPHTHERIA is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DIPHTHERIA?: DIPHTHERIA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DIPHTHERIA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DIPHTHERIAL, DIPHTHERIAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.