How many points is TACHYON worth in Scrabble?

TACHYON is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TACHYON?

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

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

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15 pts

TACHYON is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. TACHYON means "hypothetical elementary particle".

/ˈtæki.ɒn/

A hypothetical particle that travels faster than the speed of light.
A flaw in a physical theory that predicts the existence of tachyons or similar paradoxical results. Compare with ghost.

Synonyms: tachyonic particle

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

hypothetical elementary particle

In a sentence: "The tachyon is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of TACHYON. It scores 15 points.

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

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Is TACHYON a Scrabble word?: TACHYON is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does TACHYON mean?: hypothetical elementary particle
How do you use TACHYON in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tachyon is noted."
How many points is TACHYON worth in Scrabble?: TACHYON is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TACHYON?: TACHYON is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TACHYON?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TACHYONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.