How many points is PROTOSTAR worth in Scrabble?

PROTOSTAR is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PROTOSTAR?

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

Can you add a letter to PROTOSTAR?

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

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PROTOSTAR

11 pts

PROTOSTAR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. PROTOSTAR means "cloud of interstellar gas and dust that gradually collapses, forming a hot dense core, and evolves into a star once nuclear fusion can occur in the core".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpɹəʊtə(ʊ)stɑː/

noun

A collection of gas and dust in space with high temperature that usually grows to the point of beginning nuclear fusion and becoming a star.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

cloud of interstellar gas and dust that gradually collapses, forming a hot dense core, and evolves into a star once nuclear fusion can occur in the core

In a sentence: "The protostar is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PROTOSTAR. It scores 11 points.

Back hooks

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PROTOSTARS12 pts

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

Letter Values

= 11

PROTOSTAR Scrabble FAQ

Is PROTOSTAR a Scrabble word?: PROTOSTAR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does PROTOSTAR mean?: cloud of interstellar gas and dust that gradually collapses, forming a hot dense core, and evolves into a star once nuclear fusion can occur in the core
How do you use PROTOSTAR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The protostar is noted."
How many points is PROTOSTAR worth in Scrabble?: PROTOSTAR is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PROTOSTAR?: PROTOSTAR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PROTOSTAR?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PROTOSTARS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.