How many points is NIELLO worth in Scrabble?

NIELLO is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NIELLO?

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

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

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6 pts

NIELLO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. NIELLO means "black compound of sulphur and silver, lead, or copper".

/niˈɛləʊ/

Any of various black metal alloys, made of sulphur with copper, silver or lead, used to create decorative designs on other metals.
An impression on paper taken from the engraved or incised surface before the niello alloy has been inlaid.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

black compound of sulphur and silver, lead, or copper

In a sentence: "The niello is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of NIELLO. It scores 6 points.

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

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Is NIELLO a Scrabble word?: NIELLO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
What does NIELLO mean?: black compound of sulphur and silver, lead, or copper
How do you use NIELLO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The niello is noted."
How many points is NIELLO worth in Scrabble?: NIELLO is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NIELLO?: NIELLO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NIELLO?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes NIELLOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.