How many points is MEDIA worth in Scrabble?

MEDIA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MEDIA?

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

Can you add a letter to MEDIA?

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

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MEDIA

8 pts

MEDIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. MEDIA means "medium of cultivation, conveyance, or expression".

Meaning & examples

/ˈmiːdɪə/

noun

The middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel or lymph vessel which is composed of connective and muscular tissue.
A voiced stop consonant.
One of the major veins of the insect wing, between the radius and the cubitus

Synonyms: M

Antonyms: tenuis

noun

Means and institutions for publishing and broadcasting information.
Example: As a result of the rise of, first, television news and entertainment media and, second, web-based media, traditional print-based media has declined in popularity.
(usually with a definite article; often used as uncountable) The journalists and other professionals who comprise the mass communication industry.
Example: Some celebrities dislike press conferences, where the media bombards them with questions.

noun

(plural media or mediums) The chemistry of the surrounding environment, e.g. solid, liquid, gas, vacuum, or a specific substance such as a solvent.
(plural media or mediums) The materials or empty space through which signals, waves or forces pass.
(plural media or mediums) A format for communicating or presenting information.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

medium of cultivation, conveyance, or expression

In a sentence: "The media is noted."

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Letter Values

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MEDIA Scrabble FAQ

Is MEDIA a Scrabble word?: MEDIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does MEDIA mean?: medium of cultivation, conveyance, or expression
How do you use MEDIA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The media is noted."
How many points is MEDIA worth in Scrabble?: MEDIA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MEDIA?: MEDIA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MEDIA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MEDIAD, MEDIAE, MEDIAL, MEDIAN, MEDIAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.