How many points is ZIRCALLOY worth in Scrabble?

ZIRCALLOY is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ZIRCALLOY?

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

Can you add a letter to ZIRCALLOY?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

ZIRCALLOY

23 pts

ZIRCALLOY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 23 points. ZIRCALLOY means "alloy of zirconium containing small amounts of tin, chromium, and nickel. It is used in pressurized-water reactors".

Meaning & examples

noun

(nuclear industry) Any of a set of specialist alloys of zirconium

Synonyms: Zry, zry, zircalloy, zircoloid

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

alloy of zirconium containing small amounts of tin, chromium, and nickel. It is used in pressurized-water reactors

In a sentence: "The zircalloy is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ZIRCALLOY. It scores 23 points.

Back hooks

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

ZIRCALLOYS24 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

Z10

= 23

ZIRCALLOY Scrabble FAQ

Is ZIRCALLOY a Scrabble word?: ZIRCALLOY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 23 points.
What does ZIRCALLOY mean?: alloy of zirconium containing small amounts of tin, chromium, and nickel. It is used in pressurized-water reactors
How do you use ZIRCALLOY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The zircalloy is noted."
How many points is ZIRCALLOY worth in Scrabble?: ZIRCALLOY is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ZIRCALLOY?: ZIRCALLOY is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ZIRCALLOY?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ZIRCALLOYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.