How many points is POLYTHENE worth in Scrabble?

POLYTHENE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POLYTHENE?

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

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

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17 pts

POLYTHENE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. POLYTHENE means "light plastic used for bags etc".

Synonyms: polyethene, polyethylene, polymethylene

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

light plastic used for bags etc

In a sentence: "The polythene is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of POLYTHENE. It scores 17 points.

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

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

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Is POLYTHENE a Scrabble word?: POLYTHENE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does POLYTHENE mean?: light plastic used for bags etc
How do you use POLYTHENE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The polythene is noted."
How many points is POLYTHENE worth in Scrabble?: POLYTHENE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POLYTHENE?: POLYTHENE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to POLYTHENE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes POLYTHENES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.