How many points is PYRETHRIN worth in Scrabble?

PYRETHRIN is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PYRETHRIN?

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

Can you add a letter to PYRETHRIN?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PYRETHRIN

17 pts

PYRETHRIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. PYRETHRIN means "oily water-insoluble compound used as an insecticide".

Meaning & examples

noun

Any of a number of naturally occurring insecticides extracted from the pyrethrum plant; unusual in having a cyclopropane ring.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

oily water-insoluble compound used as an insecticide

In a sentence: "The pyrethrin is noted."

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

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

PYRETHRINS18 pts

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

Letter Values

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PYRETHRIN Scrabble FAQ

Is PYRETHRIN a Scrabble word?: PYRETHRIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does PYRETHRIN mean?: oily water-insoluble compound used as an insecticide
How do you use PYRETHRIN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pyrethrin is noted."
How many points is PYRETHRIN worth in Scrabble?: PYRETHRIN is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PYRETHRIN?: PYRETHRIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PYRETHRIN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PYRETHRINS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.