How many points is HYPOCENTRE worth in Scrabble?

HYPOCENTRE is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HYPOCENTRE?

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

Can you add a letter to HYPOCENTRE?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

HYPOCENTRE

20 pts

HYPOCENTRE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. HYPOCENTRE means "the point on the earth directly below the centre of a nuclear explosion".

Meaning & examples

noun

The focus of an earthquake, directly under the epicentre.
The point on the surface below an atmospheric explosion; ground zero

Antonyms: epicentre

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the point on the earth directly below the centre of a nuclear explosion

In a sentence: "The hypocentre is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HYPOCENTRE. It scores 20 points.

Back hooks

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

HYPOCENTRES21 pts

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

Letter Values

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HYPOCENTRE Scrabble FAQ

Is HYPOCENTRE a Scrabble word?: HYPOCENTRE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does HYPOCENTRE mean?: the point on the earth directly below the centre of a nuclear explosion
How do you use HYPOCENTRE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hypocentre is noted."
How many points is HYPOCENTRE worth in Scrabble?: HYPOCENTRE is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HYPOCENTRE?: HYPOCENTRE is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HYPOCENTRE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HYPOCENTRES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.