How many points is PISTON worth in Scrabble?

PISTON is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PISTON?

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

Can you add a letter to PISTON?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PISTON

8 pts

PISTON is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. PISTON means "cylindrical part in an engine that slides to and fro in a cylinder".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpɪstən/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪstən/

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noun

A solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder, and moves under pressure (as in an engine) or displaces fluid (as in a pump)
A valve device in some brass instruments for changing the pitch

verb

To move up and down like a piston.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

cylindrical part in an engine that slides to and fro in a cylinder

In a sentence: "The piston is noted."

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Back hooks

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PISTONS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

PISTON Scrabble FAQ

Is PISTON a Scrabble word?: PISTON is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does PISTON mean?: cylindrical part in an engine that slides to and fro in a cylinder
How do you use PISTON in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The piston is noted."
How many points is PISTON worth in Scrabble?: PISTON is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PISTON?: PISTON is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PISTON?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PISTONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.