How many points is MELANCHOLIA worth in Scrabble?

MELANCHOLIA is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MELANCHOLIA?

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

Can you add a letter to MELANCHOLIA?

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

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MELANCHOLIA

18 pts

MELANCHOLIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. MELANCHOLIA means "a sad thoughtful state of mind".

Meaning & examples

noun

Deep sadness or gloom; melancholy.
Clinical depression, characterised by irrational fears, guilt and apathy.

Synonyms: gloom, melancholy, sadness

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a sad thoughtful state of mind

In a sentence: "The melancholia is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of MELANCHOLIA. It scores 18 points.

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

Letter Values

= 18

MELANCHOLIA Scrabble FAQ

Is MELANCHOLIA a Scrabble word?: MELANCHOLIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does MELANCHOLIA mean?: a sad thoughtful state of mind
How do you use MELANCHOLIA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The melancholia is noted."
How many points is MELANCHOLIA worth in Scrabble?: MELANCHOLIA is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MELANCHOLIA?: MELANCHOLIA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MELANCHOLIA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MELANCHOLIAC, MELANCHOLIAE, MELANCHOLIAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.