How many points is PLACENTA worth in Scrabble?

PLACENTA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PLACENTA?

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

Can you add a letter to PLACENTA?

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

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PLACENTA

12 pts

PLACENTA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. PLACENTA means "organ formed in the womb during pregnancy, providing nutrients for the fetus".

Meaning & examples

/pləˈsɛntə/

noun

A vascular organ in mammals, except monotremes and marsupials, present only in the female during gestation. It supplies food and oxygen from the mother to the foetus, and passes back waste. It is implanted in the wall of the uterus and links to the foetus through the umbilical cord. It is expelled after birth.
It is an endocrine gland which secret human chorionic gonadotropin hormone.The HCG if detected in woman's urine then the pregnancy is confirmed.
In flowering plants, the part of the ovary where ovules develop; in non-flowering plants where the spores develop.

Synonyms: afterbirth

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

organ formed in the womb during pregnancy, providing nutrients for the fetus

In a sentence: "The placenta is noted."

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PLACENTA Scrabble FAQ

Is PLACENTA a Scrabble word?: PLACENTA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does PLACENTA mean?: organ formed in the womb during pregnancy, providing nutrients for the fetus
How do you use PLACENTA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The placenta is noted."
How many points is PLACENTA worth in Scrabble?: PLACENTA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PLACENTA?: PLACENTA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PLACENTA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PLACENTAE, PLACENTAL, PLACENTAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.