How many points is PERIASTRON worth in Scrabble?

PERIASTRON is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PERIASTRON?

PERIASTRON is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to PERIASTRON?

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

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PERIASTRON

12 pts

PERIASTRON is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. PERIASTRON means "that point, in the real or apparent orbit of one star revolving around another, at which the former is nearest to the latter".

Meaning & examples

/pɛɹɪˈæstɹən/

noun

That point of the orbit of a celestial body which is closest to the star around which the body is orbiting.

Antonyms: apastron

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

that point, in the real or apparent orbit of one star revolving around another, at which the former is nearest to the latter

In a sentence: "The periastron is noted."

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PERIASTRONS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in PERIASTRON, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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PERIASTRON Scrabble FAQ

Is PERIASTRON a Scrabble word?: PERIASTRON is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does PERIASTRON mean?: that point, in the real or apparent orbit of one star revolving around another, at which the former is nearest to the latter
How do you use PERIASTRON in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The periastron is noted."
How many points is PERIASTRON worth in Scrabble?: PERIASTRON is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PERIASTRON?: PERIASTRON is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PERIASTRON?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PERIASTRONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.