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Is CINNABAR a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CINNABAR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CINNABAR mean?

  1. noun

    a heavy reddish mineral consisting of mercuric sulfide; the chief source of mercury

  2. noun

    large red-and-black European moth; larvae feed on leaves of ragwort; introduced into United States to control ragwort

  3. adjective

    of a vivid red to reddish-orange color

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

8

Letters

C (3) + I (1) + N (1) + N (1) + A (1) + B (3) + A (1) + R (1) = 12 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for CINNABAR

Single letters that turn CINNABAR into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from CINNABAR

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