How many points is SPIRILLA worth in Scrabble?

SPIRILLA is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SPIRILLA?

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

Can you add a letter to SPIRILLA?

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

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SPIRILLA

10 pts

SPIRILLA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. SPIRILLA is a noun form of spirillum. SPIRILLUM means "any bacterium having a curved or spirally twisted rodlike body".

Meaning & examples

noun

Any of various aerobic bacteria of the genus Spirillum, having an elongated spiral form and bearing a tuft of flagella.
Any of various other spiral-shaped microorganisms.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SPIRILLA is a noun form of spirillum. SPIRILLUM means "any bacterium having a curved or spirally twisted rodlike body".

In a sentence: "The spirilla is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SPIRILLUM13 pts

Back hooks

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

SPIRILLAR11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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SPIRILLA Scrabble FAQ

Is SPIRILLA a Scrabble word?: SPIRILLA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does SPIRILLA mean?: SPIRILLA is a noun form of spirillum. SPIRILLUM means "any bacterium having a curved or spirally twisted rodlike body".
How do you use SPIRILLA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The spirilla is noted."
How many points is SPIRILLA worth in Scrabble?: SPIRILLA is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SPIRILLA?: SPIRILLA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SPIRILLA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPIRILLAR. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.