How many points is SYPHILIS worth in Scrabble?

SYPHILIS is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SYPHILIS?

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

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

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16 pts

SYPHILIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. SYPHILIS means "serious sexually transmitted disease (not_family)".

/ˈsɪfɪlɪs/

A disease spread via sexual activity, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.

Synonyms: French disease, French pox, great-pox, lues, lues venerea, syph

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

serious sexually transmitted disease (not_family)

In a sentence: "The syphilis is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SYPHILIS. It scores 16 points.

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

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

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Is SYPHILIS a Scrabble word?: SYPHILIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does SYPHILIS mean?: serious sexually transmitted disease (not_family)
How do you use SYPHILIS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The syphilis is noted."
How many points is SYPHILIS worth in Scrabble?: SYPHILIS is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SYPHILIS?: SYPHILIS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SYPHILIS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SYPHILISE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.