How many points is POLYNYA worth in Scrabble?

POLYNYA is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POLYNYA?

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

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

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POLYNYA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. POLYNYA means "stretch of open water surrounded by ice".

/pə(ʊ)ˈlɪnjə/

Pronunciation: /pə(ʊ)ˈlɪnjə/

A naturally formed area of open water surrounded by sea ice, especially in the Arctic.

Synonyms: glade

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

stretch of open water surrounded by ice

In a sentence: "The polynya is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of POLYNYA. It scores 15 points.

Add one letter after POLYNYA. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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Is POLYNYA a Scrabble word?: POLYNYA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does POLYNYA mean?: stretch of open water surrounded by ice
How do you use POLYNYA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The polynya is noted."
How many points is POLYNYA worth in Scrabble?: POLYNYA is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POLYNYA?: POLYNYA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to POLYNYA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes POLYNYAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.