How many points is INSECTICIDE worth in Scrabble?

INSECTICIDE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INSECTICIDE?

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

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

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16 pts

INSECTICIDE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. INSECTICIDE means "an agent that destroys insects".

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

an agent that destroys insects

In a sentence: "The insecticide is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of INSECTICIDE. It scores 16 points.

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

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

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Is INSECTICIDE a Scrabble word?: INSECTICIDE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does INSECTICIDE mean?: an agent that destroys insects
How do you use INSECTICIDE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The insecticide is noted."
How many points is INSECTICIDE worth in Scrabble?: INSECTICIDE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept INSECTICIDE?: INSECTICIDE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to INSECTICIDE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes INSECTICIDES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.