Is CYMBAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CYMBAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CYMBAL mean?
- noun
a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk; makes a loud crashing sound when hit with a drumstick or when two are struck together
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
15
Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
6
Letters
C (3) + Y (4) + M (3) + B (3) + A (1) + L (1) = 15 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 CYMBAL
Single letters that turn CYMBAL 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 CYMBAL
The 40 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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