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Is CYLINDER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CYLINDER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CYLINDER mean?

  1. noun

    a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)

  2. noun

    a surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line

  3. noun

    a chamber within which piston moves

  4. noun

    a cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

8

Letters

C (3) + Y (4) + L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) = 14 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 CYLINDER

Single letters that turn CYLINDER 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 CYLINDER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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