How many points is VIRINO worth in Scrabble?

VIRINO is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept VIRINO?

VIRINO is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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VIRINO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. VIRINO means "entity postulated to be the causative agent of BSE".

A hypothetical infectious particle, consisting of nucleic acids in a protective coat of host cell proteins, once theorized to be the cause of scrapie and other degenerative diseases of the central nervous system.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

entity postulated to be the causative agent of BSE

In a sentence: "The virino is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of VIRINO. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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Is VIRINO a Scrabble word?: VIRINO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does VIRINO mean?: entity postulated to be the causative agent of BSE
How do you use VIRINO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The virino is noted."
How many points is VIRINO worth in Scrabble?: VIRINO is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept VIRINO?: VIRINO is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to VIRINO?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes VIRINOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.