How many points is MALARIA worth in Scrabble?

MALARIA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MALARIA?

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

Can you add a letter to MALARIA?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

MALARIA

9 pts

MALARIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. MALARIA means "infectious disease caused by mosquito bite".

Meaning & examples

/məˈlɛə.ɹi.ə/

Pronunciation: /məˈlɛə.ɹi.ə/

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noun

A disease spread by mosquito, in which a protozoan, Plasmodium, multiplies in blood every few days.
Supposed poisonous air arising from marshy districts, once thought to cause fever.

Synonyms: ague

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

infectious disease caused by mosquito bite

In a sentence: "The malaria is noted."

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Letter Values

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MALARIA Scrabble FAQ

Is MALARIA a Scrabble word?: MALARIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does MALARIA mean?: infectious disease caused by mosquito bite
How do you use MALARIA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The malaria is noted."
How many points is MALARIA worth in Scrabble?: MALARIA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MALARIA?: MALARIA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MALARIA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MALARIAL, MALARIAN, MALARIAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.