How many points is LUMINANCE worth in Scrabble?

LUMINANCE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LUMINANCE?

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

Can you add a letter to LUMINANCE?

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

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LUMINANCE

13 pts

LUMINANCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. LUMINANCE means "state or quality of radiating or reflecting light".

Meaning & examples

noun

The quality of being luminous.
The amount of light that passes through, is emitted, or is reflected from a particular area, and falls within a given solid angle.
The luminous flux emitted in a given direction divided by the product of the projected area of the source element perpendicular to the direction and the solid angle containing that direction (i.e. luminous intensity divided by unit area), measured in stilbs or apostilbs.

Synonyms: photometric brightness

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

state or quality of radiating or reflecting light

In a sentence: "The luminance is noted."

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Back hooks

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Letter Values

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LUMINANCE Scrabble FAQ

Is LUMINANCE a Scrabble word?: LUMINANCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does LUMINANCE mean?: state or quality of radiating or reflecting light
How do you use LUMINANCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The luminance is noted."
How many points is LUMINANCE worth in Scrabble?: LUMINANCE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LUMINANCE?: LUMINANCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LUMINANCE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes LUMINANCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.