How many points is LAETRILE worth in Scrabble?

LAETRILE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LAETRILE?

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

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

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8 pts

LAETRILE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. LAETRILE means "drug used to treat cancer".

A drug, derived from the amygdalin of apricot kernels, once thought capable of destroying cancer cells by the release of cyanide but later banned in the United States by the FDA.

Synonyms: amygdalin

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

drug used to treat cancer

In a sentence: "The laetrile is noted."

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

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

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

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Is LAETRILE a Scrabble word?: LAETRILE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does LAETRILE mean?: drug used to treat cancer
How do you use LAETRILE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The laetrile is noted."
How many points is LAETRILE worth in Scrabble?: LAETRILE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LAETRILE?: LAETRILE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LAETRILE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes LAETRILES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.