How many points is POLYPLOIDS worth in Scrabble?

POLYPLOIDS is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POLYPLOIDS?

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

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POLYPLOIDS

18 pts

POLYPLOIDS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. POLYPLOIDS is a adjective form of polyploid. POLYPLOID means "(of cells, organisms, etc) having more than twice the basic (haploid) number of chromosomes".

Meaning & examples

noun

A cell that has more than the usual number of complete sets of chromosomes.
An organism whose cells have more than the usual number of complete sets of chromosomes.

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adjective

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Definition and meaning

POLYPLOIDS is a adjective form of polyploid. POLYPLOID means "(of cells, organisms, etc) having more than twice the basic (haploid) number of chromosomes".

In a sentence: "It is polyploids."

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Base words

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POLYPLOID17 pts

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Letter Values

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POLYPLOIDS Scrabble FAQ

Is POLYPLOIDS a Scrabble word?: POLYPLOIDS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does POLYPLOIDS mean?: POLYPLOIDS is a adjective form of polyploid. POLYPLOID means "(of cells, organisms, etc) having more than twice the basic (haploid) number of chromosomes".
How do you use POLYPLOIDS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is polyploids."
How many points is POLYPLOIDS worth in Scrabble?: POLYPLOIDS is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POLYPLOIDS?: POLYPLOIDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).