How many points is PARASITE worth in Scrabble?

PARASITE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PARASITE?

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

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

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PARASITE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. PARASITE means "animal or plant living in or on another".

/ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/

A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back.
A sycophant or hanger-on.
An organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.
Example: Lice, fleas, ticks and mites are widely spread parasites.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

animal or plant living in or on another

In a sentence: "The parasite is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PARASITE. It scores 10 points.

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

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Is PARASITE a Scrabble word?: PARASITE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does PARASITE mean?: animal or plant living in or on another
How do you use PARASITE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The parasite is noted."
How many points is PARASITE worth in Scrabble?: PARASITE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PARASITE?: PARASITE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PARASITE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PARASITES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.