How many points is POINSETTIA worth in Scrabble?

POINSETTIA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POINSETTIA?

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

Can you add a letter to POINSETTIA?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

POINSETTIA

12 pts

POINSETTIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. POINSETTIA means "a Mexican shrub with very large and conspicuous vermilion bracts below the yellowish flowers".

Meaning & examples

/ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.tɪə/

noun

A plant, Euphorbia pulcherrima, with rather small and insignificant flowers but large brightly coloured leaves.

Synonyms: Christmas star

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a Mexican shrub with very large and conspicuous vermilion bracts below the yellowish flowers

In a sentence: "The poinsettia is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of POINSETTIA. It scores 12 points.

Back hooks

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POINSETTIAS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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POINSETTIA Scrabble FAQ

Is POINSETTIA a Scrabble word?: POINSETTIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does POINSETTIA mean?: a Mexican shrub with very large and conspicuous vermilion bracts below the yellowish flowers
How do you use POINSETTIA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The poinsettia is noted."
How many points is POINSETTIA worth in Scrabble?: POINSETTIA is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POINSETTIA?: POINSETTIA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to POINSETTIA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes POINSETTIAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.