How many points is MICROCOSM worth in Scrabble?

MICROCOSM is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MICROCOSM?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

17 pts

MICROCOSM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. MICROCOSM means "miniature representation of something".

/ˈmaɪ.kɹə(ʊ)ˌkɒzəm/

Pronunciation

Human nature or the human body as representative of the wider universe; man considered as a miniature counterpart of divine or universal nature.
The human body; a person.
A smaller system which is seen as representative of a larger one.

Synonyms: worldkin, epitome, exemplar, paradigm

Antonyms: macrocosm

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

miniature representation of something

In a sentence: "The microcosm is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MICROCOSM. It scores 17 points.

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

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

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Is MICROCOSM a Scrabble word?: MICROCOSM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does MICROCOSM mean?: miniature representation of something
How do you use MICROCOSM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The microcosm is noted."
How many points is MICROCOSM worth in Scrabble?: MICROCOSM is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MICROCOSM?: MICROCOSM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MICROCOSM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MICROCOSMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.