How many points is PETRICHOR worth in Scrabble?

PETRICHOR is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PETRICHOR?

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

Can you add a letter to PETRICHOR?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PETRICHOR

16 pts

PETRICHOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. PETRICHOR means "sweet smell caused by rain falling on parched earth".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpɛtɹɪkɚ/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛtɹɪkɚ/

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noun

The distinctive scent, caused by geosmin, which accompanies the first rain after a long, warm, dry spell.
The yellow organic oil that yields this scent.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

sweet smell caused by rain falling on parched earth

In a sentence: "The petrichor is noted."

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PETRICHORS17 pts

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

Letter Values

= 16

PETRICHOR Scrabble FAQ

Is PETRICHOR a Scrabble word?: PETRICHOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does PETRICHOR mean?: sweet smell caused by rain falling on parched earth
How do you use PETRICHOR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The petrichor is noted."
How many points is PETRICHOR worth in Scrabble?: PETRICHOR is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PETRICHOR?: PETRICHOR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PETRICHOR?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PETRICHORS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.