How many points is PENUMBRA worth in Scrabble?

PENUMBRA is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PENUMBRA?

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

Can you add a letter to PENUMBRA?

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

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PENUMBRA

14 pts

PENUMBRA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. PENUMBRA means "(in an eclipse) partially shadowed region which surrounds the full shadow".

Meaning & examples

/pəˈnʌmbɹə/

Pronunciation: /pəˈnʌmbɹə/

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noun

A partially shaded area around the edges of a shadow, especially an eclipse.
A region around the edge of a sunspot, darker than the sun's surface but lighter than the middle of the sunspot.
An area of uncertainty or intermediacy between two mutually exclusive states or categories.

Synonyms: grey area, outskirt, periphery

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

(in an eclipse) partially shadowed region which surrounds the full shadow

In a sentence: "The penumbra is noted."

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Letter Values

= 14

PENUMBRA Scrabble FAQ

Is PENUMBRA a Scrabble word?: PENUMBRA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does PENUMBRA mean?: (in an eclipse) partially shadowed region which surrounds the full shadow
How do you use PENUMBRA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The penumbra is noted."
How many points is PENUMBRA worth in Scrabble?: PENUMBRA is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PENUMBRA?: PENUMBRA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PENUMBRA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PENUMBRAE, PENUMBRAL, PENUMBRAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.