How many points is DIYA worth in Scrabble?

DIYA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DIYA?

DIYA is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

DIYA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. DIYA means "small oil lamp, usu made from clay".

/ˈdiːjə/

An Indian oil lamp, usually made from clay, with a cotton wick dipped in ghee or vegetable oil.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

small oil lamp, usu made from clay

In a sentence: "The diya is noted."

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

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

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

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Is DIYA a Scrabble word?: DIYA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does DIYA mean?: small oil lamp, usu made from clay
How do you use DIYA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The diya is noted."
How many points is DIYA worth in Scrabble?: DIYA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DIYA?: DIYA is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DIYA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DIYAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.