How many points is LUMINA worth in Scrabble?

LUMINA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LUMINA?

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

Can you add a letter to LUMINA?

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

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LUMINA

8 pts

LUMINA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. LUMINA is a noun form of lumen. LUMEN means "derived SI unit of luminous flux".

Meaning & examples

noun

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of luminous flux; the light that is emitted in a solid angle of one steradian from a source of one candela. Symbol: lm.
The cavity or channel within a tube or tubular organ.
The cavity bounded by a plant cell wall.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

LUMINA is a noun form of lumen. LUMEN means "derived SI unit of luminous flux".

In a sentence: "The lumina is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

LUMEN7 pts

Front hooks

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ALUMINA9 pts

Back hooks

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

LUMINAL9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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LUMINA Scrabble FAQ

Is LUMINA a Scrabble word?: LUMINA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does LUMINA mean?: LUMINA is a noun form of lumen. LUMEN means "derived SI unit of luminous flux".
How do you use LUMINA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The lumina is noted."
How many points is LUMINA worth in Scrabble?: LUMINA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LUMINA?: LUMINA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LUMINA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALUMINA, LUMINAL. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.