How many points is MELODRAMA worth in Scrabble?

MELODRAMA is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MELODRAMA?

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

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

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14 pts

MELODRAMA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. MELODRAMA means "play full of extravagant action and emotion".

/ˈmɛləˌdɹɑːmə/

A kind of drama having a musical accompaniment to intensify the effect of certain scenes.
A drama abounding in romantic sentiment and agonizing situations, with a musical accompaniment only in parts which are especially thrilling or pathetic. In opera, a passage in which the orchestra plays a somewhat descriptive accompaniment, while the actor speaks
Example: the melodrama in the grave digging scene of Beethoven's "Fidelio".
Any situation or action which is blown out of proportion.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

play full of extravagant action and emotion

In a sentence: "The melodrama is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MELODRAMA. It scores 14 points.

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

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Is MELODRAMA a Scrabble word?: MELODRAMA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does MELODRAMA mean?: play full of extravagant action and emotion
How do you use MELODRAMA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The melodrama is noted."
How many points is MELODRAMA worth in Scrabble?: MELODRAMA is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MELODRAMA?: MELODRAMA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MELODRAMA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MELODRAMAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.