How many points is TERTIAN worth in Scrabble?

TERTIAN is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TERTIAN?

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

Can you add a letter to TERTIAN?

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

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TERTIAN

7 pts

TERTIAN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. TERTIAN means "(of a fever or the symptoms of a disease) occurring every other day".

Meaning & examples

noun

A tertian fever.
The puncheon, an old wine cask, three of which made a tun.

adjective

(of a fever) Characterised by paroxysms recurring every other day (that is, every third day by inclusive reckoning).
Pertaining to the mean-tone temperament, in which major thirds are perfectly in tune.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

(of a fever or the symptoms of a disease) occurring every other day

In a sentence: "It is tertian."

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Letter Values

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TERTIAN Scrabble FAQ

Is TERTIAN a Scrabble word?: TERTIAN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does TERTIAN mean?: (of a fever or the symptoms of a disease) occurring every other day
How do you use TERTIAN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is tertian."
How many points is TERTIAN worth in Scrabble?: TERTIAN is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TERTIAN?: TERTIAN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TERTIAN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TERTIANS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.