How many points is STRYCHNINE worth in Scrabble?

STRYCHNINE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STRYCHNINE?

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

Can you add a letter to STRYCHNINE?

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

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STRYCHNINE

18 pts

STRYCHNINE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. STRYCHNINE means "a very poisonous alkaloid obtained from the seeds of the nux vomica plant".

Meaning & examples

/ˈstɹɪk.niːn/

noun

A very toxic, colourless crystalline alkaloid, derived from nux vomica, used as a pesticide

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a very poisonous alkaloid obtained from the seeds of the nux vomica plant

In a sentence: "The strychnine is noted."

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Letter Values

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STRYCHNINE Scrabble FAQ

Is STRYCHNINE a Scrabble word?: STRYCHNINE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does STRYCHNINE mean?: a very poisonous alkaloid obtained from the seeds of the nux vomica plant
How do you use STRYCHNINE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The strychnine is noted."
How many points is STRYCHNINE worth in Scrabble?: STRYCHNINE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STRYCHNINE?: STRYCHNINE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to STRYCHNINE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STRYCHNINED, STRYCHNINES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.