How many points is PHYLUM worth in Scrabble?

PHYLUM is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PHYLUM?

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

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PHYLUM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. PHYLUM means "major taxonomic division of animals and plants".

/ˈfaɪləm/

Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪləm/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank
Example: Mammals belong to the phylum Chordata.
A large division of possibly related languages, or a major language family which is not subordinate to another.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

major taxonomic division of animals and plants

In a sentence: "The phylum is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PHYLUM. It scores 16 points.

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

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Is PHYLUM a Scrabble word?: PHYLUM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does PHYLUM mean?: major taxonomic division of animals and plants
How do you use PHYLUM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The phylum is noted."
How many points is PHYLUM worth in Scrabble?: PHYLUM is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PHYLUM?: PHYLUM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).