How many points is PENTAD worth in Scrabble?

PENTAD is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PENTAD?

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

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

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9 pts

PENTAD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. PENTAD means "group or series of five".

/ˈpɛntæd/

A group or series of five things.
A mean average value of temperature, etc., taken every five days.
Any element, atom, or radical having a valence of five, or which can be combined with, substituted for, or compared with, five atoms of hydrogen or other monad.
Example: Nitrogen is a pentad in the ammonium compounds.

Synonyms: fivesome

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

group or series of five

In a sentence: "The pentad is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PENTAD. It scores 9 points.

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Is PENTAD a Scrabble word?: PENTAD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does PENTAD mean?: group or series of five
How do you use PENTAD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pentad is noted."
How many points is PENTAD worth in Scrabble?: PENTAD is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PENTAD?: PENTAD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PENTAD?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PENTADS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.