How many points is GENOCIDE worth in Scrabble?

GENOCIDE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GENOCIDE?

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

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

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12 pts

GENOCIDE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. GENOCIDE means "deliberate killing of an ethnic group".

/ˈd͡ʒɛnəsaɪd/

The systematic killing of substantial numbers of people on the basis of their ethnicity, religion, political beliefs, social status, or other particularities.
Example: A genocide will always be followed by the denial that it ever happened.
(by extension) The systematic suppression of ideas on the basis of cultural or ethnic origin; culturicide.
The elimination of an entire class of monsters by the player.

Synonyms: genticide

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

deliberate killing of an ethnic group

In a sentence: "The genocide is noted."

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

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

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

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