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PENUMBRAS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

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

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PENUMBRAS

15 pts

PENUMBRAS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. PENUMBRAS is a noun form of penumbra. PENUMBRA means "(in an eclipse) partially shadowed region which surrounds the full shadow".

Meaning & examples

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

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Definition and meaning

PENUMBRAS is a noun form of penumbra. PENUMBRA means "(in an eclipse) partially shadowed region which surrounds the full shadow".

In a sentence: "The penumbras is noted."

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PENUMBRA14 pts

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Letter Values

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PENUMBRAS Scrabble FAQ

Is PENUMBRAS a Scrabble word?: PENUMBRAS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does PENUMBRAS mean?: PENUMBRAS is a noun form of penumbra. PENUMBRA means "(in an eclipse) partially shadowed region which surrounds the full shadow".
How do you use PENUMBRAS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The penumbras is noted."
How many points is PENUMBRAS worth in Scrabble?: PENUMBRAS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PENUMBRAS?: PENUMBRAS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).