How many points is ETIOLOGY worth in Scrabble?

ETIOLOGY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ETIOLOGY?

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

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

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ETIOLOGY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. ETIOLOGY means "study of the causes of diseases".

The establishment of a cause, origin, or reason for something.
The study of causes or causation.
The study or investigation of the causes of disease; a scientific explanation for the origin of a disease.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

study of the causes of diseases

In a sentence: "The etiology is noted."

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

Add one letter before ETIOLOGY. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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

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Is ETIOLOGY a Scrabble word?: ETIOLOGY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does ETIOLOGY mean?: study of the causes of diseases
How do you use ETIOLOGY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The etiology is noted."
How many points is ETIOLOGY worth in Scrabble?: ETIOLOGY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ETIOLOGY?: ETIOLOGY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ETIOLOGY?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AETIOLOGY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.